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 team's 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
* Perform security risk assessments
* Perform vulnerability analysis
* Drive large scale and high impact remediation
* Work with service teams to develop scalable solution to manage third-party software security risks
* Project and research work as needed.
* Security training and outreach to internal development teams.
* Security guidance documentation.
* Security workflow automation.
* Security metrics delivery and process improvements.
* Assistance with recruiting activities.
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, 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
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with security engineering (vulnerability management, risk assessments, secure coding, performing security investigations, application security, threat hunting, vulnerability management, and/or incident response)
- Familiarity with common attack patterns and exploitation techniques for web & mobile applications.
- Knowledge of commonly found software security vulnerabilities (like OWASP top 10) and remediation techniques.
- Knowledge of cloud security and basic network security related concepts
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency developing code with at least one modern language such as Java, Go, TypeScript, Python, or Ruby
- Proficiency performing data analysis and generating reports using SQL or other query languages.
- Experience with AWS products and service.
- Demonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulness
- Possess self-drive to keep moving things forward even in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge (avoid “analysis paralysis”)
- Ability to drive multiple technically complex security reviews together while remaining effective at providing security guidance to stakeholders.
- Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and ability to drive initiatives with high degree of autonomy.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, 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.