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Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon is a global technology company providing cloud computing, e-commerce, and digital streaming services.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security as a Senior Security Engineer and be at the forefront of safeguarding cloud computing for millions of customers worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on foundational services that form the backbone of AWS, directly influencing the security of the entire cloud infrastructure.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will lead efforts to secure core AWS services, ensuring they meet the highest security standards. Your responsibilities include analyzing application and service security, addressing security issues, building security automation, and responding to new threats. You'll work with and learn from experts who are building and securing AWS services.

The role requires expertise across multiple security domains and the ability to provide significant contributions to the AWS IT Security team. You'll develop solutions to complex business problems, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a security thought leader. The position demands strong troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, along with the ability to handle diverse tasks including project and software development work.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. The organization is responsible for maintaining security across all Amazon's products and services, offering opportunities to build experience in cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. The team provides extensive training, career growth resources, and supports work-life harmony through flexible arrangements.

Key responsibilities include partnering with teams to develop secure solutions, conducting security reviews and threat modeling, providing security training, developing security tools, and delivering metrics. The role offers significant career growth opportunities as you expand your security expertise.

This position combines the excitement of working on cutting-edge cloud security with the stability and resources of a global technology leader. If you're passionate about security and want to make a meaningful impact on cloud computing infrastructure used by millions, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on challenging and rewarding projects.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Partner with teams to develop pragmatic security solutions
  • Conduct application security reviews
  • Perform secure architecture design
  • Conduct threat modeling
  • Perform security research work
  • Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams
  • Create security guidance documentation
  • Develop security tools
  • Deliver and improve security metrics
  • Assist with recruiting activities

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Python
  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product/application security with hands-on knowledge of threat modelling, secure design reviews, code reviews and penetration testing
  • Minimum 5 years of experience securing services in cloud
  • Strong understanding of network security and know-how of network/web protocols

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development
  • Work-life balance support

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