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As of Jul 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level amazon cyber security in the United States is $122,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $142,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Amazon Cyber Security vs Entry Level Network Security Specialist?

AspectEntry Level Amazon Cyber SecurityEntry Level Network Security Specialist
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty (preferred)CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA Security
Work EnvironmentAmazon cloud infrastructure, e-commerce security teamsCorporate networks, enterprise security teams
Industry UsagePrimarily in cloud and e-commerce sectorsVarious industries with network infrastructure needs
Job FocusSecuring Amazon cloud services, cloud-specific threatsProtecting network hardware, firewalls, and internal systems

Entry Level Amazon Cyber Security roles focus on securing Amazon's cloud infrastructure and e-commerce platforms, often requiring cloud-specific certifications. In contrast, Entry Level Network Security Specialists work on protecting internal networks and hardware across various industries. Both roles require foundational security knowledge but differ in environment and specific skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Amazon Cyber Security job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $122,890 per year, or $59.1 per hour.

Software Engineering (Ignite Innovator Pgm), Associate- Blacksburg, VA

Peraton

Blacksburg, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 230 rated it services

Job description

Job Summary:
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking Entry-Level Software Engineers to join the Ignite Innovator Program in Blacksburg, VA, where candidates will support projects in communications, space, cybersecurity, and more, while receiving hands-on training and experience.
Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and test leading edge technology solutions in areas such as cybersecurity, satellite ground systems, information management systems, cloud computing, and mobility.
• Work in a collaborative, team-oriented Agile software development environment to help shape the direction of the project.
• Support the software engineering life-cycle in areas such as requirements/story development, software architecture and design, software development, and unit/component testing.
Qualifications:
Required:
• U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering or a related field.
• 0-2+ years of experience working as a software engineer.
• Experience programming in Java, or a similar language, and a solid foundation in object-oriented development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt and learn new technologies and concepts.
• Self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred:
• 3.0 and above GPA.
• Prior work or educational experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Experience with web development frameworks, database technologies, web services, and/or web application servers.
• Experience with integrated development environment and configuration/build management tools and processes.
• Experience with deploying software into cloud environments, particularly Amazon Web Services, using technologies such as Ansible, Docker, and Rancher.
Company:
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges. Founded in 1992, the company is headquartered in Woodbridge, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2017

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