Security Engineer II, AWS Application Security Team

New Today

Are you passionate about making a difference through your work? As a Security Engineer at Amazon Web Services, you will have the opportunity to create, maintain, and enhance services that impact millions of customers globally. Join us in protecting the AWS cloud environment and our customers! In this role, you will be a vital member of the AWS team, ensuring that our ecosystem operates securely as we handle more than 750 million transactions per second. You will help validate that our services, applications, and websites adhere to the highest security standards. Our collaborative security team addresses various security challenges across multiple platforms and technologies, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, and more. As a Security Engineer, you will: Conduct application security reviews and design secure architectures. Engage in threat modeling and research projects. Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams. Develop security guidance documentation and tools. Deliver and improve security metrics. Assist with recruitment efforts and administrative tasks. This position offers opportunities for career growth as you acquire new security skills. We seek candidates with a proactive approach, strong troubleshooting abilities, and excellent communication skills. You will also mentor junior engineers and be a leader in security practices across the organization. Qualifications: MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience in Product Application Security. Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in mobile security, threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, authentication, software development, cryptography, and system/network security. Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level. Familiarity with network and web protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, etc.). Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Python, etc.). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated teamwork and resourcefulness. Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and urgency. At Amazon, we embrace diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. If you are looking for an inclusive workplace that values your contributions, we want to hear from you! Our compensation reflects labor costs across various U.S. geographic markets, with base pay ranging from $136,000/year to $212,800/year, depending on experience and location. In addition, we provide a total compensation package that may include equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. This position is based at our headquarters, and the exact address will be provided upon hiring. We look forward to your application!
Location:
Arlington, VA, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

We found some similar jobs based on your search