Application Security Engineer, AWS Security

Job Description

Join AWS Security as a Security Engineer and be at the forefront of safeguarding cloud computing for millions of customers worldwide!

Requirements

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in product/application security with hands-on knowledge of threat modelling, secure design reviews, code reviews and penetration testing
• Minimum 3 years of experience securing services in cloud
• Strong understanding of network security and know-how of network/web protocols (such as, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams throughout the company to develop pragmatic solutions that achieve business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk
• Application security reviews
• Secure architecture design
• Threat modeling
• Security research work as needed
• Security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Security guidance documentation
• Security tool development
• Security metrics delivery and improvements
• Assistance with recruiting activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)