Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Job Description

AWS Security is looking for a Security Engineer to design security controls and help validate that services, applications, and emerging technologies are implemented to the highest security standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent, or relevant industry experience
• 3+ years of any combination of threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

Responsibilities

• Shaping new services through security review of design, architecture, and implementation
• Secure development life-cycle (SDLC) practices including threat modeling and security testing
• Strongly influence decision-makers and stakeholders to achieve a consistently high security bar for new services
• Scope and assist in penetration testing engagements for services that will operate at cloud-scale
• Create security guidance and documentation for team and customers
• Develop security tools and automation
• Develop and deliver security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Lead security projects with end-to-end ownership across AWS and Amazon initiatives
• Support mentoring, team building, and recruiting activities in a company where security is a critical priority
• Opportunities to communicate security findings to senior leadership across the company

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)