Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a leading cloud computing platform providing services to millions of customers worldwide.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

As a Senior Security Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), you'll be at the forefront of cloud security, working with elite specialists to create and maintain security solutions at massive scale. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll be responsible for protecting both AWS's cloud computing environment and its global customer base.

You'll join AWS Security, an industry thought leader in cloud services, IoT, identity management, and custom hardware security. The position offers unique opportunities to bridge between builders, security teams, and compliance professionals, helping chart efficient paths to meet rigorous security standards while maintaining Amazon's innovative "Day 1" culture.

Key responsibilities include conducting technical risk assessments, designing secure architectures, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical technical guidance. You'll perform threat modeling, develop security tools, and provide crucial training to development teams. The role requires deep technical knowledge in security engineering, system/network security, and cryptography.

The position offers significant growth potential, with exposure to diverse security challenges and emerging technologies. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning, diversity of thought, and work-life harmony. The team culture emphasizes mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professional development.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional who combines strong technical skills with excellent communication abilities, someone who can tackle complex security challenges while mentoring others and driving process improvements. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape security practices at one of the world's leading technology companies.

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Responsibilities For Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

  • Perform deep-dive technical risk assessments
  • Secure architecture design
  • Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into actionable technical guidance
  • Threat modeling
  • Security training and outreach to internal development teams
  • Security and compliance guidance documentation
  • Security tool development
  • Security metrics delivery and improvements

Requirements For Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

Java
Python
Ruby
  • BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of experience with security risk management, vulnerability management, threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, authentication, configuration management
  • 5 years of experience with security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography
  • Understanding of network and web related protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)

Benefits For Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development
  • Work-life harmony

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