Senior Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity Security

Job Description

Senior Security Engineer position at Amazon focusing on securing Identity and Governance services in the AWS cloud.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development, system and network security
• Experience with managing large-scale technical projects driving changes across a service, product, or organization
• Expert understanding of common Authentication/Authorization practices, internet protocols, and operating system security
• Experience architecting, securing, and operating AWS products and services
• Relevant knowledge of threat modeling and secure coding practices
• Experience with service-oriented architectures and web services security
• Knowledge of one mainstream programming language, preferably Java

Responsibilities

• Lead complex security initiatives across multiple services teams and drive architectural decisions that impact organization-wide security posture
• Build automated security testing frameworks and continuous security monitoring system
• Build prototypes and proofs of concept to demonstrate feasibility for new, innovative security technologies
• Design and implement scalable security solutions using Java, Python, Go, or other relevant languages
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and establish security engineering best practices
• Partner with software development teams to build security controls directly into the development lifecycle
• Lead security incident responses and drive root cause analysis for complex security events
• Influence product roadmaps by providing security expertise during planning phases

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)