Security Engineer II, Ads Security
Description For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
Amazon's Ads Security organization is seeking a talented Security Engineer to join their team dedicated to creating innovative technical solutions for detecting, assessing, and mitigating security risks within Amazon's Advertising businesses. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of advertising technology and security, protecting critical infrastructure and customer data at scale.
The position requires a strong background in security engineering, with expertise in cloud security, particularly AWS platforms. You'll be responsible for conducting security reviews, managing penetration tests, and providing guidance on security best practices to various stakeholders. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll need to identify and address security risks while helping to foster a security-conscious culture throughout the organization.
Key responsibilities include collaborating with service owners on security implementations, performing comprehensive security assessments of SaaS platforms, coordinating penetration testing activities, and developing security-focused tools. You'll also serve as a subject matter expert in incident response and security best practices.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in security-related fields, strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or Go, and deep knowledge of security protocols and best practices. You'll be joining a diverse and inclusive team that values continuous learning and professional growth.
Amazon offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong emphasis on work-life harmony. The role provides excellent opportunities for career advancement and the chance to work on challenging security problems at scale. You'll be part of a team that's essential to maintaining customer trust and securing one of the world's largest advertising platforms.
Working at Amazon means joining a company that's committed to innovation, customer obsession, and maintaining the highest security standards. You'll have access to cutting-edge technologies and the opportunity to work with talented professionals who are passionate about security. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, strategic thinking, and the chance to make a significant impact on the security posture of Amazon's advertising ecosystem.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Collaborate with service and platform owners on security best practices
- Perform security assessments on SaaS implementations and data management systems
- Coordinate and oversee penetration testing activities
- Identify security risks and recommend solutions
- Contribute to fostering a strong security culture through knowledge sharing
- Develop security-focused tools to prevent misconfigurations and vulnerabilities
- Support incident response activities as a security subject matter expert
Requirements For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language
- 5+ years of threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level
- Knowledge of network and web related protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
Benefits For Security Engineer II, Ads Security
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Career development and training opportunities
- Work-life balance
- Inclusive team culture
- Diverse work environment
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