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 innovative services using cutting-edge technology.

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

• 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

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)