Sr. Security Engineer, Proactive Security

AWS Security is on the innovation of many security issues for a wide variety of platforms and technologies including cloud services Internet of things (IoT) identity and access management mobile devices virtualization and custom hardware all operating at massive scale. Similarly our highly collaborative team is committed to each team members growth as our business grows.

AWS Security is looking for a Sr. Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services applications and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible for analyzing the security of applications and services discovering and addressing security issues building security automation and quickly reacting to new threat scenarios. You will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by those who are building and securing our innovative services.

A Sr. Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains and provide significant contributions to the AWS IT Security team and to multiple groups throughout Amazon. Security engineers are expected to develop elegant solutions to complex business problems and apply appropriate technologies while following security engineering best practices. You are also expected to mentor more junior engineers and be a security thought leader for the organization.

A Sr. Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS Security teams work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. They should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS Security and by groups throughout Amazon) while having an understanding of the application of Information Security in a broad range of technical areas.

Key job responsibilities
- Application security reviews (includes architecture reviews threat modeling code reviews and security testing)
- Mobile security reviews
- Projects and research work as needed
- Security training and outreach to internal development teams
- Security guidance and documentation
- Security workflow automation
- Security metrics delivery and process improvements
- Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work

About the team
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.

- 5 years of any combination of the following: application security frameworks identity and access controls incident response mobile security cloud computing and security AI security threat intelligence and penetration testing experience
- 5 years of full secure software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations experience
- 4 years of (non-internship) scripting programming and security code review in common programming languages experience
- Knowledge of at least two of the following programming languages: Scala Java Python C/C or Go
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Experience working in identifying security issues and risks and developing mitigation plans
- Experience (non-internship) in industry-based security vulnerabilities identification attack patterns and remediation techniques
- Experience as a mentor tech lead or leading an engineering team
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as DNS and TCP/IP

- Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
- Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services
- Experience working with device technologies under development familiarity with flashing firmware basic device debugging and familiarity with reading/pulling device logs or experience in technical support
- Experience in any combination of the following: application security frameworks security code reviews incident response secure infrastructure penetration testing mobile security cloud security AI security identity and access controls threat modeling cryptography threat intelligence or secure software development
- Experience that includes strong analytical skills attention to detail and effective communication abilities or experience in web security and experience with automation and any version control tools

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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt 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 VA Arlington - 178400.00 - 226700.00 USD annually

Required Experience:

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