Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Penetration Testing Engineer with a strong passion for security-at-scale to join their Security team. This role is crucial in ensuring the security of AWS's globally distributed infrastructure that serves businesses from startups to large government customers.

The position involves conducting continuous security assessments, solving complex technology problems, and building automation tools to enhance security processes. You'll be part of a team responsible for manually assessing all AWS products, services, and software releases, focusing on finding security issues that automated tools might miss.

As a Penetration Testing Engineer, you'll work directly with internal teams to solve challenging software problems, influence Amazon services through threat mitigation plans, and ensure web services and applications meet the highest security standards. The role requires expertise in web application security, network security, and source code auditing.

Key responsibilities include performing penetration testing of complex proprietary software, manually auditing source code, writing proof of concept code for security issues, and providing clear communication to developers. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical skills in multiple programming languages and security engineering practices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in penetration testing or similar roles, strong knowledge of AWS technologies, and expertise in security architecture, network security, or IAM. You'll work in an inclusive environment that values diverse experiences and provides numerous opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.

This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to the protection of AWS's vast customer base. You'll be part of an organization that prioritizes security as central to maintaining customer trust and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The position provides opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and work-life harmony in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.