Senior Security Engineer, Stores AppSec

Job Description

As an AppSec engineer at Amazon Stores, you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure customer safety while developing cutting-edge services. The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with leadership skills and clear communication.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with at least three of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, and network security
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security
• Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple security teams as a lead security engineer providing security and technical guidance
• Contribute to the long term security strategies for incorporating automation and simplification of the security assessment process
• Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects
• Manual and automated secure code review, primarily in Java, Python and Javascript
• Development of security automation tools
• Adversarial security analysis using tools to augment manual effort
• Security training and outreach for internal development teams
• Security architecture and design guidance
• Lead execution and definition of security strategy for your team
• Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally
• Seek out, develop, and advocate for new technology to identify and mitigate complex risks
• Effectively navigate novel situations and problems that do not have a defined solution
• Must be able to travel as needed to support training events in various locations as needed

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)