Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1
Company websiteaws.org (AWS, opens in new tab)
Base salary $159,300 to $202,400
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Minneapolis, MN
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- LocationMinneapolis, MN
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (2 h ago) · observed since
About this job
Employer: Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Position: Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Multiple Positions Available:
Provide frontline support for all information security related issues, such as penetration testing, network and service configuration, advising on security policy compliance, handling data confidentiality issues, and monitoring and responding to emerging threats. Contribute to the development of Information Security policies and process. Conduct application security reviews and recommend solutions to resolve application security issues. Provide information security support during events impacting tier one customer-facing services. Identify and troubleshoot recurring issues and escalate appropriately for full resolution.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159300 - $202400)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Technology, Mathematics or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): application and infrastructure information security; application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques; knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing, source code review, configuring advanced runtime and static vulnerability testing tools and the development of exploits; programming in Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python; and coordinating responsibility of technical security tasks.
The pay range for this position in Minneapolis, MN is $159300 - $202400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Minnesota Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
Preferred Qualifications
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Source: AWS · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($159,300) is above 54% of the 1,828 IT & Security roles nationwide listed on this site; 60 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $151,250; the middle half runs from $125,303 to $181,000.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.
This listingSecurity Engineer II - AMZ27587.1$159,300 to $202,400
Professional Services III - AMZ14172.11$160,285 to $207,800
Professional Services II - AMZ18014.10$160,285 to $177,600
Salesforce Security Engineer, Salesforce Success Central$159,300 to $202,400
Security Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering, AWS Forward Deployed EngineeringFrom $159,300
Application Security Engineer$159,300 to $202,400
Security Engineer II - AMZ9802161$159,300 to $202,400
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1 (this listing) | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Professional Services III - AMZ14172.11 | $160,285 - $207,800 |
| Professional Services II - AMZ18014.10 | $160,285 - $177,600 |
| Salesforce Security Engineer, Salesforce Success Central | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Security Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineering, AWS Forward Deployed Engineering | From $159,300 |
| Application Security Engineer | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Security Engineer II - AMZ9802161 | $159,300 - $202,400 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-02
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, MN, Minneapolis
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159300 - $202400)
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- Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
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What we verified
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- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
We do not verify what the employer will actually offer, whether the employer is still recruiting for the role, or anything beyond what the employer published. Full methodology.