--- title: Security Engineer I at Amazon in Seattle, WA description: Amazon is hiring for the Security Engineer I role in Seattle, WA. Pays $136K–$184K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/security-engineer-i-at-amazon-01a16b3f-51b4-77ff-9af2-806523f99e09 date: 2026-10-24T02:49:03Z og_description: Join Amazon as Security Engineer I in Seattle, WA. Pays $136K–$184K per year. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/tw9f93.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Seattle, WA | | **Salary** | $136K/yr - $184K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 23, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 24,548 H-1B petitions (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $169,000 – $203,000 a year (median $181,000). ## Description Amazon Healthcare Security's (HealthSec) team is hiring a Security Engineer to protect Amazon HealthCare’s services and infrastructure. You will assess security risks, develop mitigation strategies, and integrate security controls into rapidly evolving operational systems. Working closely with security engineers and product teams, you will safeguard the networks, devices, and workflows that power Amazon's healthcare operations. Key job responsibilities \- Conduct security reviews of network architecture, automation tools, and infrastructure \- Perform risk assessments and identify security vulnerabilities in workflows \- Implement security best practices including network security, identity management, and secure system deployment \- Collaborate with product development teams to integrate security controls \- Support security incident investigations related to infrastructure \- Develop and maintain security documentation including threat models, risk assessments, and security guidelines \- Drive security automation efforts including monitoring and alerting for key security risks About the team Amazon Security offers talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. We seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices to address the toughest security challenges. We provide endless knowledge-sharing, training, and career-advancing resources, and we value work-life harmony with flexibility as part of our working culture. Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why Amazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Training & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. ## Basic Qualifications \- 2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) experience \- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field \- Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent \- Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) \- Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance ## Preferred Qualifications \- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at . 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