Senior 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! Senior Security Engineer role focusing on securing foundational AWS services and influencing security standards.

Requirements

• BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product/application security with hands-on knowledge of threat modelling, secure design reviews, code reviews and penetration testing.
• Minimum 5 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)