Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Penetration Testing

Amazon's AWS Penetration Testing team is seeking a Security Engineer to join their elite security assessment unit. This role combines deep technical expertise with a mission-critical responsibility: protecting AWS services and customers through sophisticated security testing and analysis.

As a Penetration Testing Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of security assessment for one of the world's largest cloud providers. Your work will involve conducting thorough penetration tests across AWS's vast service portfolio, manually auditing source code for security vulnerabilities, and developing automated tools to enhance testing efficiency. You'll need to think like both an attacker and a defender, identifying security weaknesses that automated tools might miss and providing actionable guidance for remediation.

The position offers unique challenges and opportunities, working with cutting-edge technologies and complex systems at unprecedented scale. You'll collaborate directly with AWS service teams, influencing security architecture and implementation across the platform. The role requires not just technical skills, but also the ability to communicate effectively with developers and stakeholders about security findings and remediation strategies.

Amazon offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $136,000 to $212,800 depending on location, plus additional benefits and potentially equity. The company's culture emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible arrangements, and provides extensive opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development programs.

This is an ideal role for security professionals who are passionate about cloud security, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on the security posture of one of the world's most important technology platforms. The position offers remote work options across multiple US locations, providing flexibility while maintaining connection with Amazon's innovative culture and mission.