Entry Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs
New grad systems security engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like TECH SYSTEMS, Kastle Systems, and Johns Hopkins University hiring at this level now.
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DESCRIPTION
Protect the HR and Legal applications millions of Amazonians trust with their most sensitive data. You will join a team that is replacing traditional security reviews with continuous automated evaluation and learning to secure a new generation of GenAI and agentic applications.
Key job responsibilities
Execute security assessments and code reviews for HR and Legal applications using your team's established processes and tooling, primarily in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Contribute to threat models for the applications in your domain, learning to identify the risks that matter most to customers with guidance from senior engineers.
Help author and refine automated detection rules that catch risks at code commit and give builders clear remediation guidance.
Support builder teams in adopting secure-by-default infrastructure, learning how paved paths prevent entire categories of issues.
Investigate security findings, confirm their impact, and work with builders to drive remediation while the code context is fresh.
Contribute to security automation and tooling that reduces manual effort across the team.
Document your work clearly so other engineers can understand and build on it.
Communicate security risk for the problems you work on to your team and direct leadership, in writing and verbally.
A day in the life
On a given day you might review code for a new feature in an HR or Legal application, triage a security finding and walk a builder through the fix, contribute a detection rule that closes a gap the team identified, or pair with a senior engineer to threat model a service that uses GenAI. You will ask a lot of questions, and that is expected. The team values curiosity, clear communication, and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar problems.
About the team
SEALS is a team of security engineers and managers embedded with the development teams that build Amazon's HR and Legal applications. Your colleagues partner directly with builders, reviewing designs and writing detections so security feedback arrives while the code is still fresh. You will collaborate with peer security teams covering finance and communications technology when risks cross domain boundaries. The portfolio is adopting GenAI and agentic capabilities fast, so the security problems are changing in real time. We value clear thinking over heroics, sustainable pace over crunch, and invest equally in technical and management career paths.
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 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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Protect the HR and Legal applications millions of Amazonians trust with their most sensitive data. You will join a team that is replacing traditional security reviews with continuous automated evaluation and learning to secure a new generation of GenAI and agentic applications.
Key job responsibilities
Execute security assessments and code reviews for HR and Legal applications using your team's established processes and tooling, primarily in Java, Python, and JavaScript.
Contribute to threat models for the applications in your domain, learning to identify the risks that matter most to customers with guidance from senior engineers.
Help author and refine automated detection rules that catch risks at code commit and give builders clear remediation guidance.
Support builder teams in adopting secure-by-default infrastructure, learning how paved paths prevent entire categories of issues.
Investigate security findings, confirm their impact, and work with builders to drive remediation while the code context is fresh.
Contribute to security automation and tooling that reduces manual effort across the team.
Document your work clearly so other engineers can understand and build on it.
Communicate security risk for the problems you work on to your team and direct leadership, in writing and verbally.
A day in the life
On a given day you might review code for a new feature in an HR or Legal application, triage a security finding and walk a builder through the fix, contribute a detection rule that closes a gap the team identified, or pair with a senior engineer to threat model a service that uses GenAI. You will ask a lot of questions, and that is expected. The team values curiosity, clear communication, and a willingness to dig into unfamiliar problems.
About the team
SEALS is a team of security engineers and managers embedded with the development teams that build Amazon's HR and Legal applications. Your colleagues partner directly with builders, reviewing designs and writing detections so security feedback arrives while the code is still fresh. You will collaborate with peer security teams covering finance and communications technology when risks cross domain boundaries. The portfolio is adopting GenAI and agentic capabilities fast, so the security problems are changing in real time. We value clear thinking over heroics, sustainable pace over crunch, and invest equally in technical and management career paths.
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 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.
USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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Entry Level Systems Security Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level systems security engineer job?
Entry level systems security engineer roles go to candidates who can show hands-on security work, even if it came from a home lab, a capture-the-flag competition, or a university practicum. Employers at this stage look for foundational knowledge in networking, operating systems, and threat analysis. A security-focused certification such as CompTIA Security+ or an internship in a related IT role gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who only list coursework.
Which companies hire entry level systems security engineers?
Companies hiring entry level systems security engineers right now include TECH SYSTEMS, Kastle Systems, and Johns Hopkins University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Defense contractors, federal agencies, managed security service providers, and large technology firms tend to hire most actively at this level, often bringing on new grad and junior talent to grow into specialized security functions.
Are there remote entry level systems security engineer jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this stage. About 10% of entry level systems security engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so fully remote options exist but are not the majority. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you focus only on the arrangement that fits your situation.
Are these new grad systems security engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior systems security engineer roles alongside other entry level postings. A new-grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, academic projects, or a strong technical portfolio as equivalent to professional history. Look for language like "entry level," "0-2 years," or "recent graduates encouraged to apply" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level systems security engineers?
Entry Level systems security engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Education, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they handle sensitive data, face strict compliance requirements, or maintain critical infrastructure that requires dedicated security headcount even at the junior end of the career ladder.