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Leo Security is the team that protects Project Leo, Amazon's low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband initiative, spanning ground infrastructure, customer systems, and the software that operates our constellation. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, and Security Incident Response functions.
In this role you will own the programs that keep Leo's systems resilient against evolving threats. You will lead a team of security engineers and operations professionals, set the strategy for how we detect and respond to threats at scale, and drive measurable improvements to our security posture. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, dive deep into technical problems, and raise the bar for operational excellence across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and leading the response to a high-severity event.
Key job responsibilities
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Lead and scale the Security Operations function, including 24x7 monitoring, detection engineering, triage, and threat hunting across ground and satellite control systems.
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Own the end-to-end Vulnerability Management (VM) program — asset discovery, scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting against service-level agreements (SLAs).
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Direct the Security Incident Response (SIR) program, including preparedness, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident Correction of Errors (COE) reviews.
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Define and report operational metrics and Weekly Business Reviews (WBR) that give leadership clear visibility into risk and program health.
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Reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR) through automation, tooling, and continuous runbook improvement.
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Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team; set clear goals, career paths, and a strong culture of ownership.
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Partner with engineering, product, and compliance teams to embed security into the development lifecycle and meet critical-security (CRIT-SEC) readiness requirements.
A day in the life
You start the day reviewing overnight detections and the vulnerability remediation queue with your operations leads, then join a WBR to walk senior leaders through risk trends and program metrics. Midday you dive deep with an incident responder on a high-severity investigation and unblock a remediation with a partner engineering team. In the afternoon you coach a manager on a hiring plan, review a detection-automation design, and set direction for the quarter's vulnerability-management priorities. This role is based on-site in Redmond, WA with the Leo Security team.
About the team
Leo Security protects Project Leo across all aspects of the business. From protecting customer data to satellite designs. We provide input on the design of ground stations, terminals, satellites, as well as the software that powers the network and customer management systems.
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.
We are a fast-growing team operating at the intersection of large-scale cloud systems and space technology, and we take pride in raising the security bar for one of Amazon's most ambitious initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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10+ years of industry work with hands-on security engineering experience
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10+ years of risk assessment and enabling organizations making security decisions experience
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10+ years of team management and building (including coaching and mentoring) experience
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10+ years of communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
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Experience with hands-on security engineering
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Experience in risk assessment and enabling organizations to make security decisions
-
Experience in team management and building (including coaching and mentoring)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Knowledge of information security risk-based prioritization
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Knowledge of information security technologies such as security design review, threat modeling, risk analysis, and software testing techniques
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Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
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Experience architecting, securing, and operating Amazon Web Services
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 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Redmond - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Leo Security is the team that protects Project Leo, Amazon's low-Earth-orbit satellite broadband initiative, spanning ground infrastructure, customer systems, and the software that operates our constellation. We are looking for a Senior Manager to lead our Security Operations, Vulnerability Management, and Security Incident Response functions.
In this role you will own the programs that keep Leo's systems resilient against evolving threats. You will lead a team of security engineers and operations professionals, set the strategy for how we detect and respond to threats at scale, and drive measurable improvements to our security posture. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, dive deep into technical problems, and raise the bar for operational excellence across the organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is equally comfortable setting long-term strategy and leading the response to a high-severity event.
Key job responsibilities
-
Lead and scale the Security Operations function, including 24x7 monitoring, detection engineering, triage, and threat hunting across ground and satellite control systems.
-
Own the end-to-end Vulnerability Management (VM) program — asset discovery, scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and reporting against service-level agreements (SLAs).
-
Direct the Security Incident Response (SIR) program, including preparedness, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident Correction of Errors (COE) reviews.
-
Define and report operational metrics and Weekly Business Reviews (WBR) that give leadership clear visibility into risk and program health.
-
Reduce mean time to detect (MTTD) and mean time to respond (MTTR) through automation, tooling, and continuous runbook improvement.
-
Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing team; set clear goals, career paths, and a strong culture of ownership.
-
Partner with engineering, product, and compliance teams to embed security into the development lifecycle and meet critical-security (CRIT-SEC) readiness requirements.
A day in the life
You start the day reviewing overnight detections and the vulnerability remediation queue with your operations leads, then join a WBR to walk senior leaders through risk trends and program metrics. Midday you dive deep with an incident responder on a high-severity investigation and unblock a remediation with a partner engineering team. In the afternoon you coach a manager on a hiring plan, review a detection-automation design, and set direction for the quarter's vulnerability-management priorities. This role is based on-site in Redmond, WA with the Leo Security team.
About the team
Leo Security protects Project Leo across all aspects of the business. From protecting customer data to satellite designs. We provide input on the design of ground stations, terminals, satellites, as well as the software that powers the network and customer management systems.
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.
We are a fast-growing team operating at the intersection of large-scale cloud systems and space technology, and we take pride in raising the security bar for one of Amazon's most ambitious initiatives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
10+ years of industry work with hands-on security engineering experience
-
10+ years of risk assessment and enabling organizations making security decisions experience
-
10+ years of team management and building (including coaching and mentoring) experience
-
10+ years of communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience experience
-
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
-
Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience
-
Experience with hands-on security engineering
-
Experience in risk assessment and enabling organizations to make security decisions
-
Experience in team management and building (including coaching and mentoring)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
Knowledge of information security risk-based prioritization
-
Knowledge of information security technologies such as security design review, threat modeling, risk analysis, and software testing techniques
-
Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
-
Experience architecting, securing, and operating Amazon Web Services
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 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, Redmond - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually
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Verify your SOC code before applying
Security Operations Manager roles map to multiple SOC codes depending on whether the work emphasizes IT management or information security. Pull the O*NET profile for both and confirm which your target employer used on past LCA filings to avoid a specialty occupation mismatch at adjudication.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Operations Manager roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this exact title. Companies with consistent filing history have established internal sponsorship workflows, cutting your timeline from offer to petition significantly.
Document your security certifications strategically
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Security Operations Manager role genuinely requires a specific bachelor's degree. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CASP+ don't substitute for degree alignment, but they do reinforce the specialty occupation argument when your degree is in a related but not identical field.
Negotiate the LCA wage level before signing your offer
Your employer sets your wage level on the LCA, and Level I or II designations for a manager title invite RFEs. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area before accepting an offer and confirm the listed wage matches at least Level III for a management role.
Flag cleared-role postings early in your search
Many Security Operations Manager roles at defense contractors and federal agencies require U.S. security clearances, which H-1B holders can't obtain. Filter these out before investing time in applications by checking whether job descriptions reference clearance eligibility requirements.
Request cap-exempt status through qualifying research entities
If you're not selected in the H-1B lottery, universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government research institutions are cap-exempt employers. Some large enterprises also place security operations roles under affiliated foundations, which can be a legal path around the annual cap.
H-1B Visa Security Operations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Generic management experience alone won't satisfy USCIS. The petition is stronger when the job description ties technical security duties directly to a degree requirement, not just preferred qualifications.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for Security Operations Manager positions?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Security Operations Manager roles specifically, so you can see verified sponsorship history rather than relying on job descriptions that say 'sponsorship possible.' Filtering by LCA filing data narrows your search to companies with real sponsorship infrastructure already in place.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I'm already a Security Operations Manager?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, as long as your current petition has been approved for more than 180 days. Your new employer files a new I-129 and LCA before you make the switch. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to begin.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer is acquired or goes through a reduction in force?
If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. If your employer is acquired, your H-1B generally remains valid if your job duties and title stay materially the same. A significant restructuring that changes your role may require an amended petition.
Do defense contractors or companies with federal contracts sponsor H-1B visas for this role?
Some do, but many Security Operations Manager openings at defense contractors require a U.S. security clearance, which H-1B holders are not eligible to obtain. Before applying to federal contractors, confirm the role doesn't list clearance as a requirement. Commercial divisions of large defense firms often have clearance-free openings that do support H-1B sponsorship.