Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Penetration Testing Engineer with a strong passion for security-at-scale to join their Proactive Security team. This role is crucial in ensuring the security of AWS's vast cloud infrastructure through continuous security assessments. The position involves complex problem-solving, tool automation, and direct influence on how Amazon services respond to and mitigate threats.

As a Penetration Testing Engineer, you'll be responsible for manually assessing products, services, and software across AWS's globally distributed environment. The role requires deep technical analysis to uncover security issues that automated tools might miss, and includes developing tools to enhance security testing capabilities. You'll work directly with internal teams, performing web application, network, and operations penetration testing while automating repetitive tasks.

The ideal candidate should have experience with AWS technologies, penetration testing, and multiple programming languages. You'll need strong communication skills to explain complex security findings to developers and product owners, and the ability to suggest secure design architectures. The role offers significant growth opportunities through continuous learning, mentorship, and career development resources.

Working at AWS Security means joining a team where security is central to maintaining customer trust. You'll have opportunities to work across various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare. Amazon values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture focused on work-life harmony and professional growth.

This position combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can both identify immediate security threats and contribute to long-term security architecture improvements. It's an opportunity to impact the security of one of the world's largest cloud platforms while developing your career in cybersecurity.