Senior Application Security Engineer, AppSec - EC2

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Join our dynamic team at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Senior Application Security Engineer for AppSec - EC2! Help us protect the AWS cloud computing environment and enhance the security of our customers’ applications. Since 2006, the AWS team has empowered our customers to innovate and thrive in ways that traditional IT environments cannot offer. As part of AWS, you will leverage our global infrastructure for compute, storage, and extensive security services. The AWS Security team is at the forefront of addressing critical security challenges across diverse platforms, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, and more. We are looking for an experienced Application Security Engineer to ensure our services and applications are designed with the highest security standards. Your role will be pivotal in: Conducting in-depth application security reviews Performing mobile security assessments Designing secure architectures and threat modeling Developing security tools and improving security metrics Providing security training and guidance to internal development teams Engaging in projects and research relevant to application security The ideal candidate will possess: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in application security, including skills in threat modeling, secure design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing Expertise across various security domains such as identity management, authentication, cryptography, and networking Experience with AWS products and services, and proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++ is preferred We value diverse experiences at Amazon Security and encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification in the job listing. Security is a priority at Amazon because it is fundamental to maintaining customer trust. Join our inclusive team culture and contribute to addressing significant security challenges. This position offers growth opportunities, flexible work hours, and a supportive environment for ongoing learning and development. If you’re passionate about application security and want to make a difference at AWS, we want to hear from you! The base pay for this role ranges from $143,300/year to $247,600/year, influenced by factors like market location and relevant experience. Explore a full range of benefits available to our employees. If you require accommodations during the hiring process due to a disability, please reach out for assistance. We look forward to your application!
Location:
New York, NY, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations