Security Engineer II - AMZ9802161
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 Austin, TX
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- LocationAustin, TX
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (5 h ago) · observed since
About this job
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Employer: AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC.
Offered Position: Security Engineer II
Job Location: Austin, Texas
Job Number: AMZ9802161
Position Responsibilities:
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.
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree 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.
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159,300/year to $202,400/year.
Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:
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Basic Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree 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.#0000
Preferred Qualifications
Please see job description and the position requirements above.
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.
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Pay in context
This role's base floor ($159,300) is above 50% of the 74 IT & Security roles in Texas listed on this site; 13 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $158,488; the middle half runs from $130,500 to $164,400.
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 6, 2026.
This listingSecurity Engineer II - AMZ9802161$159,300 to $202,400
Salesforce Security Engineer, Salesforce Success Central$159,300 to $202,400
Security Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security$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 - AMZ27587.1$159,300 to $202,400
Senior Materials Engineer, Liquid Cooling Systems, Hardware Engineering Thermal & Mechanical$159,200 to $215,300
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Security Engineer II - AMZ9802161 (this listing) | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Salesforce Security Engineer, Salesforce Success Central | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Security Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security | $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 - AMZ27587.1 | $159,300 - $202,400 |
| Senior Materials Engineer, Liquid Cooling Systems, Hardware Engineering Thermal & Mechanical | $159,200 - $215,300 |
Observed changes
- First observed on the employer's board
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-07-29
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: US, TX, Austin
40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159,300/year to $202,400/year.
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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.
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