Sr Security Engineer, Supply Chain, Leo Security
Amazon · Herndon, VA · Today
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Amazon Leo is a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites delivering high-speed broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities worldwide. We are looking for a Systems Security Engineer to join the Leo Infrastructure and IP Security team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct threat modeling for supply chain and manufacturing environments, including OT/ICS and AI-integrated topologies, and translate identified risks into findings with clear severity ratings and remediation guidance.
- Plan and lead onsite security assessments at supplier and contract manufacturer facilities, evaluating cybersecurity controls, physical security posture, and operational practices against {NAME}'s supplier security requirements.
- Contribute to maturing the supply chain security program by refining assessment methodology, scoring criteria, standards, and operational processes as the supplier portfolio expands.
- Develop AI-assisted tooling to automate evidence collection, finding triage, and report generation, improving the efficiency and consistency of the assessment workflow.
- Partner with infrastructure, site operations, procurement, and hardware engineering teams to implement network security mitigations and ensure security requirements are embedded in supplier contracts.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of work in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans experience
- 5+ years of experience in security engineering, security assessments, or security operations (non-internship)
- Experience conducting security assessments or audits — including evaluating cybersecurity and physical security controls
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, NIST 800-161, ISO 27001, NIST 800-171, or equivalent)
- Ability to document findings, develop risk ratings, and communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.