Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

AWS Proactive Security is seeking a Senior Penetration Testing Engineer to strengthen their security standards across services, applications, and websites. This role is part of the Pre-Launch Security Testing team, which is responsible for manually assessing all AWS products, services, and software releases. The position combines technical expertise in penetration testing with strategic security planning and automation capabilities.

The role involves conducting deep technical security assessments that go beyond automated tools' capabilities, including both software and hardware penetration testing. You'll be working with AWS's extensive service portfolio, requiring expertise in various programming languages and security domains. Key responsibilities include performing penetration tests, source code audits, and developing proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate security vulnerabilities.

As a senior member of the team, you'll be expected to work independently and provide technical leadership. You'll need to navigate complex technical challenges while maintaining clear communication with development teams about security findings and remediation strategies. The role requires both hands-on technical skills and the ability to influence AWS services through strategic security planning.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with AWS technologies, strong programming skills across multiple languages, and a proven track record in security testing and vulnerability assessment. You'll work in an environment that values Amazon's Leadership Principles, particularly "Dive Deep," "Earn Trust," "Deliver Results," and "Invent and Simplify."

This position offers significant growth opportunities within AWS Security, where you'll contribute to protecting one of the world's largest cloud platforms. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and help shape security standards that protect millions of AWS customers. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to influence security practices across AWS's global infrastructure.