Penetration Test Engineer, AWS Security

AWS Security is seeking a Red Team Security Penetration Test Engineer to strengthen their systems against emerging threats. This role combines offensive security expertise with large-scale cloud infrastructure protection. The position involves conducting offensive campaigns, threat testing, and developing automated security solutions. Working at AWS offers a unique challenge due to its unprecedented scale of systems and staff.

The role demands expertise across multiple security domains, with responsibilities including vulnerability research, threat emulation, and security tool development. You'll lead security reviews of major Amazon projects while establishing best practices for the AWS IT Security team. The position requires excellent judgment in balancing security priorities with business objectives.

As part of AWS Security, you'll join a team that values work-life balance and professional growth. The team offers flexibility in working hours and emphasizes knowledge sharing and mentorship. You'll have opportunities to influence security practices across Amazon while working with cutting-edge cloud technology and security challenges.

Key responsibilities include conducting penetration tests, developing security tools, providing training to development teams, and contributing to security metrics and documentation. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

This position is ideal for security professionals passionate about offensive security who want to impact cloud security at scale. You'll work with a supportive team that celebrates knowledge sharing and helps members develop into well-rounded security professionals.