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 protecting one of the world's largest cloud computing environments. This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, working hand-in-hand with elite specialists to create and maintain security solutions at massive scale. You'll be responsible for evaluating and maintaining AWS's high security and compliance standards while serving as a bridge between builders, security, risk, and compliance teams.

The position offers unique opportunities to tackle emerging security challenges while maintaining Amazon's "Day 1" innovation culture. You'll perform deep-dive technical risk assessments, design secure architectures, and translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for builders. The role requires expertise in threat modeling, security tool development, and metrics delivery.

As a senior member of the team, you'll mentor junior engineers and serve as a security thought leader across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with excellent communication abilities, capable of fostering constructive dialogue and finding solutions to complex security challenges. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies across cloud services, IoT, identity management, and custom hardware implementations.

AWS Security offers exceptional career growth opportunities, allowing you to develop new security skills while working with industry-leading professionals. The team values diverse experiences and perspectives, maintaining an inclusive culture that emphasizes continuous learning and professional development. You'll benefit from flexible work arrangements that support work-life harmony and access to extensive training and career advancement resources.

This role is perfect for security professionals who are passionate about solving complex problems, enjoy mentoring others, and want to make a significant impact on the security of cloud computing at a global scale. Join AWS Security to help protect millions of customers while working with some of the most advanced security technologies and talented professionals in the industry.