Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security
Description For Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security
AWS Security is at the forefront of protecting a vast array of platforms and technologies, including cloud services, identity management, IoT, and custom hardware. As an Application Security Engineer on the AWS Proactive Security Team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring Amazon's systems meet the highest security standards. This position offers unique opportunities to work with diverse technologies and tackle novel security challenges at scale.
You'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive security reviews, from architecture assessment to code analysis, primarily focusing on Java and Python applications. The role involves close collaboration with product teams to embed security practices throughout the development lifecycle, from initial design to final deployment. You'll work on innovative products like AmazonOne and Just Walk Out services, ensuring their security posture meets Amazon's high standards.
The position offers exposure to cutting-edge security challenges across cloud computing, IoT devices, and web applications. You'll join a highly collaborative team that values continuous learning and professional growth. The role combines technical depth in security engineering with the opportunity to influence security practices across Amazon's vast technology landscape.
Working at AWS Security means joining a team that's central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon products and services. The team offers extensive opportunities for career growth, with exposure to various security domains including cloud, devices, retail, and healthcare. Amazon values work-life harmony and provides flexible working arrangements to support your success both professionally and personally.
This role is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about building secure solutions, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on products used by millions of customers. You'll need to be comfortable with ambiguity and excited about solving unprecedented security challenges at scale.
Responsibilities For Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security
- Perform application security reviews including architecture reviews, threat modeling, and code reviews
- Conduct security reviews for Web applications, Cloud infrastructure & IoT devices
- Work with product developers to incorporate security from design phase through deployment
- Create security guidance documentation & workflow automation
- Contribute to security metrics and process improvements
- Assist with recruiting activities
Requirements For Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of security engineering experience
- Knowledge of commonly found software security vulnerabilities (like OWASP top 10)
- Knowledge of basic networking and network security related concepts
- Experience with security architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews & secure testing
- Understanding of system and network security, authentication, security protocols, cryptography & application security
Benefits For Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security
- Full range of medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Career development resources
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