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Director of Security roles sit at the intersection of physical security operations, risk management, and organizational leadership, making them a strong CPT match for graduate students in security management, criminal justice, or business administration. Your DSO must confirm the role integrates directly with your degree requirements before CPT authorization is issued.
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Shape what comes next | Discover careers in Tech
At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.
What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.
By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Security Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).
Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
- Winter (Starts January/February 2027)
- Summer (Starts May/June 2027)
- Fall (Starts August/September 2027)
You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.
Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems? Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated? You will have the opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as lead mission critical projects early in your career.
If this describes you, consider joining us as a security engineer intern! Amazon interns have the opportunity to work alongside the industry’s brightest engineers who innovate every day on behalf of our customers.
Key job responsibilities
As a security engineer intern, you will/may:
- Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks
- Develop, test, review, debug, or deploy code that supports security protocols
- Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s)
- Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, systems, or services
- Resolve security events, incidents, or conduct security assessments using penetration tests, ethical hacking tools, or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities
- Classify, store, and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices
- Troubleshoot, research the root cause of, and resolve security or risk issues with guidance
A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in security engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark, encryption software, Snort, Sguil, Suricata, Kibana, Metasploit, Nmap, OpenSSL, or Setkey
- Experience with AWS Services including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS
- Previous technical internship(s) and/or co-op(s) in one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.
- Enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.
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.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
LOCATION
Seattle, WA, USA
COMPENSATION
- Salary: 129,200.00 USD Annually
DESCRIPTION
Shape what comes next | Discover careers in Tech
At Amazon, our tech isn't just a tool, it's your playground. Our engineers work on scalable systems, cloud services, and customer-facing products that operate at global scale. This is an environment where you learn by building. Whether you're creating cloud-native solutions, optimizing machine learning models, or building products that drive experiences for millions of customers around the globe, your work reaches the world, fast. You'll take ownership early, collaborate across teams and disciplines, and grow your skills as you tackle new problems. There's no single path forward here, with a chance to explore different directions and shape your journey as you go. This is where ambition meets opportunity and, where the impact of what you build helps define what comes next, for customers and for you.
What's in it for you? An internship at Amazon means real responsibility from day one. You'll build, test, and learn alongside people who want to see you succeed, while making an impact that reaches far beyond campus.
Amazon internships across all seasons are full-time positions, and interns should expect to work in office, Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week typically between 8am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager. Interns should not have conflicts such as classes or other employment during the Amazon work-day. Applicants should have a minimum of one quarter/semester/trimester remaining in their studies after their internship concludes.
By applying to this position, your application will be considered for all Security Engineer roles at all locations we hire for in the United States including but not limited to: Greater Seattle Area (Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond), Greater Bay Area (San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara), Greater DMV (DC, MD, VA), Austin (TX), New York City (NY), Minneapolis (MN).
Start dates for our internships in this posting include the following periods:
- Winter (Starts January/February 2027)
- Summer (Starts May/June 2027)
- Fall (Starts August/September 2027)
You will be able to provide your preference of location and start date during the application process but, we cannot guarantee that we can meet your selection based on several factors including but not limited to the availability and business needs of this role. Finalization on the location and start dates available will be provided to you at the time of job offer.
Would you like to assess risk and help deliver countermeasures that protect customer data and prevent attempts to infiltrate company systems? Are you passionate about solving problems in an online world where threats grow ever more sophisticated? You will have the opportunity to impact the evolution of Amazon technology as well as lead mission critical projects early in your career.
If this describes you, consider joining us as a security engineer intern! Amazon interns have the opportunity to work alongside the industry’s brightest engineers who innovate every day on behalf of our customers.
Key job responsibilities
As a security engineer intern, you will/may:
- Collaborate with experienced Amazonians to create and execute security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to intercept and prevent internal and/or external attacks
- Develop, test, review, debug, or deploy code that supports security protocols
- Work effectively with your team to identify security problems and improve the security aspects of their service(s)
- Assess risks that could affect the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of data, systems, or services
- Resolve security events, incidents, or conduct security assessments using penetration tests, ethical hacking tools, or risk mitigation methodologies to evaluate vulnerabilities
- Classify, store, and handle data in accordance with policy or best practices
- Troubleshoot, research the root cause of, and resolve security or risk issues with guidance
A day in the life
Our internship program provides hands-on learning and building experiences for students who are interested in a career in security engineering. In addition to working on an impactful project, you will have the opportunity to engage with Amazonians for both personal and professional development, expand your network, and participate in fun activities with other interns throughout the summer. No matter the location of your internship, we give you the tools to own your internship and learn in a real-world setting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell)
- Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security
- Work 40 hours/week minimum and commit to 12 week internship maximum
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Are enrolled in a academic program that is physically located in the United States
- Currently working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with tools such as Wireshark, encryption software, Snort, Sguil, Suricata, Kibana, Metasploit, Nmap, OpenSSL, or Setkey
- Experience with AWS Services including EC2, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS
- Previous technical internship(s) and/or co-op(s) in one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security.
- Enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or other equivalent discipline, with an expected conferral date between October 2027 – December 2030.
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.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
LOCATION
Seattle, WA, USA
COMPENSATION
- Salary: 129,200.00 USD Annually
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Does a Director of Security role qualify for CPT authorization?
CPT eligibility depends on whether the role is an integral part of your established curriculum, not just related to your field. A Director of Security position can qualify if your program includes coursework in security management, risk assessment, organizational leadership, or emergency response. Your DSO makes the final determination and will require written documentation connecting the job duties to your program's learning objectives.
Can I work as a Director of Security on CPT if I'm still completing my degree?
Yes, CPT is available before graduation as long as the work is authorized by your DSO and listed on your I-20. Part-time CPT (20 hours or fewer per week) is common during active semesters. Full-time CPT (over 20 hours per week) is typically reserved for summer or co-op terms. Using 12 or more months of full-time CPT eliminates OPT eligibility, so discuss timing carefully with your DSO.
What documents does an employer need from me before my CPT start date?
You'll need to provide your CPT-authorized I-20, your I-94 showing valid F-1 status, and your passport. Employers in regulated security environments, such as healthcare systems or financial institutions, may also require background clearance documentation. Confirm with your employer's HR team what their I-9 verification process looks like, since CPT authorization appears on your I-20, not on a separate EAD card.
How do I find Director of Security positions where employers understand CPT?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Director of Security openings by employers with documented work-authorization filing history. Targeting these employers reduces the friction of explaining CPT to HR teams unfamiliar with F-1 work authorization. Sectors like corporate real estate, university campuses, and healthcare networks tend to have the most experience hiring international students for security leadership internships.
Will CPT experience in a Director of Security role support a future H-1B petition?
CPT work experience can strengthen an H-1B visa petition if the role aligns with a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Security management, risk consulting, and compliance-oriented Director of Security roles tend to meet this threshold more readily than generalist security positions. Your CPT offer letter and the employer's LCA for any future H-1B should reflect consistent job duties to maintain a coherent employment record.