AWS Sr Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud computing platform that has been enabling customers to bring ideas to life since 2006.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For AWS Sr Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

Join AWS Security in protecting not just Amazon Web Services' cloud computing environment but all of our customers worldwide. As a Senior Application Security Engineer for EC2, you'll be at the forefront of cloud security, working with cutting-edge technologies and platforms. You'll be responsible for ensuring our services meet the highest security standards through application security reviews, threat modeling, and security automation.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work with AWS's massive-scale infrastructure while collaborating with a highly skilled security team. You'll be involved in analyzing security of applications and services, discovering and addressing security issues, and responding to emerging threats. The position combines technical expertise with leadership opportunities, as you'll be expected to mentor junior engineers and be a security thought leader.

Key aspects of the role include conducting application and mobile security reviews, designing secure architectures, performing threat modeling, and developing security tools. You'll also play a crucial role in security training and outreach to development teams, creating security guidance documentation, and driving security metrics improvements.

AWS Security values diverse experiences and provides extensive opportunities for career growth. You'll have access to continuous learning resources, mentorship from security experts, and the chance to work on challenging problems at global scale. The team promotes work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture that emphasizes both professional growth and personal well-being.

This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 per year, depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. Join us in building and securing the future of cloud computing while developing your career in one of technology's most critical domains.

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Responsibilities For AWS Sr Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

  • Application security reviews
  • Mobile security reviews
  • Secure architecture design
  • Threat modeling
  • Security training and outreach to internal development teams
  • Security guidance documentation
  • Security tool development
  • Security metrics delivery and improvements

Requirements For AWS Sr Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

Python
Java
  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of experience in application security
  • Experience with threat modeling, secure design reviews, code reviews, pen-testing
  • Expertise in identity management and authentication
  • Expertise in cryptography
  • Expertise in networking and web protocols

Benefits For AWS Sr Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Training and development
  • Work-life balance

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