Senior Security Engineer, ReSec Red Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their ReSec Red Team. This role focuses on database security and ensuring AWS services maintain the highest security standards. The position is part of the AWS Utility Computing (UC) organization, which provides foundational services like S3 and EC2, along with continuous product innovations.

The role involves security research, penetration testing, and threat modeling for AWS services. You'll work with database technologies and vulnerability research, supporting various AWS services including Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps.

The team culture emphasizes knowledge-sharing and mentorship, with senior members providing one-on-one guidance and thorough code reviews. AWS values diverse experiences and backgrounds, fostering an inclusive environment through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences.

The position offers work-life harmony, with flexibility as a core part of the working culture. Career growth opportunities include extensive knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and professional development resources. The role is ideal for security professionals passionate about finding security issues and contributing to AWS's mission of being Earth's Best Employer.

Benefits include competitive salary ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 based on location, plus equity opportunities, comprehensive medical benefits, and other compensation components. The position requires strong technical expertise in security, databases, and Linux systems, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge cloud security challenges.