Security Engineer II, Ads Security
Description For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
Amazon's Ads Security organization is seeking a Security Engineer II to join their team focused on protecting advertising businesses through innovative technical solutions. This role combines hands-on security engineering with strategic advisory responsibilities, making it ideal for security professionals passionate about large-scale impact.
The position offers an opportunity to work on critical security initiatives within Amazon's advertising ecosystem, one of the company's fastest-growing businesses. You'll be responsible for conducting security assessments, implementing security controls, and advising development teams on best practices while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies and security tools.
As a Security Engineer II, you'll play a crucial role in securing web applications and services that power Amazon's advertising platforms. Your work will directly impact the protection of customer data and business-critical infrastructure. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in security engineering and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Key aspects of the role include performing security assessments, overseeing penetration testing, implementing security controls, and providing guidance on secure development practices. You'll work with teams across the organization to enhance security measures and contribute to building a robust security culture.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 based on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, diversity, and work-life harmony. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to make a significant impact while working with one of the world's leading technology companies.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in security engineering, cloud security (particularly AWS), and a track record of implementing security solutions at scale. You'll need to combine technical expertise with excellent communication skills to succeed in this collaborative environment.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Collaborate with service and platform owners to advise on security best practices
- Perform security assessments on SaaS implementations and data management systems
- Coordinate and oversee penetration testing activities
- Identify security risks and recommend solutions
- Contribute to fostering a strong security culture through knowledge sharing
- Engage in cross-team projects to enhance security posture
- Develop and interpret security policies and procedures
- Support incident response activities as a security subject matter expert
Requirements For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience
- 5+ years of threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent
Benefits For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- 401k plan
- Career development and training opportunities
- Work-life balance focus
- Flexible working arrangements
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