Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security Risk and Compliance

Job Description

As a Senior Security Engineer at Amazon Web Services, you will be responsible for evaluating and maintaining high security and compliance standards to protect AWS and its customers.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5 years of experience with security risk management, vulnerability management, threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, authentication, configuration management, secure software development, cryptography, system administration and/or network security
• 5 years of experience with security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application, database, or storage security

Responsibilities

• Perform deep-dive technical risk assessments
• Secure architecture design
• Translate regulatory and compliance requirements into actionable technical guidance for builders
• Threat modeling
• Projects and research work as needed
• Security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Security and compliance guidance documentation
• Security tool development
• Security metrics delivery and improvements
• Assistance with recruiting, hiring, and administrative work 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)