Security Engineer, AWS AppSec Vendor Security
Description For Security Engineer, AWS AppSec Vendor Security
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Engineer to join their AppSec Vendor Security team. This role is at the forefront of cloud security, which is AWS's highest priority. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies including cloud services, IoT, identity management, and virtualization at AWS scale.
As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for validating that external-facing AWS services, applications, and websites meet the highest security standards. Your work will involve analyzing application security, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, and responding to emerging threats. The role offers significant opportunities for growth within Amazon's security ecosystem.
The position is part of a highly collaborative team committed to member growth and development. You'll work alongside security experts who are building and securing innovative services, contributing to multiple groups throughout Amazon. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in application security risks and mitigations with strong communication and troubleshooting abilities.
Key responsibilities include managing vendor security reviews worldwide, implementing security programs, and establishing scalable security controls. You'll work with various technologies and security domains, including server hardware, AI/ML, quantum computing, telecommunications, and infrastructure supply chain.
Amazon Security values diverse experiences and perspectives, offering opportunities to work across various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores. The team promotes ongoing learning through DEI events and provides extensive resources for career development. The culture emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible arrangements to support both professional and personal success.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS AppSec Vendor Security
- Manage security reviews and processes to qualify AWS vendors worldwide
- Validate the effectiveness of technical security controls
- Identify technical risks and implement security programs
- Work with stakeholders to ensure processes are secure
- Review and validate security controls
- Establish mechanisms to introduce security controls reducing individual reviews
- Perform deep dive technical analysis on third party engagement requests
Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS AppSec Vendor Security
- Associate's degree or above
- Knowledge of system, network and OS
- Experience in access control systems and methodology
- Experience in network security
- Experience in application and system development security
- Knowledge of security architecture and models
- Understanding of cryptography and operations security
Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS AppSec Vendor Security
- Career growth opportunities
- Flexible work hours
- Work-life harmony
- Training and development resources
- Inclusive team culture
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