Security Engineer II, AWS Security
Description For Security Engineer II, AWS Security
AWS Security is seeking a talented Security Engineer II to join their Red Team Security Engineering division. This role presents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud security, helping to protect one of the world's largest cloud computing platforms.
The position combines offensive security expertise with strategic thinking, requiring someone who can conduct sophisticated red team operations while also contributing to the broader security posture of AWS. You'll be responsible for conducting offensive campaigns, emergent threat testing, and developing automated threat emulation solutions that operate at AWS's unprecedented scale.
As a Security Engineer II, you'll play a crucial role in identifying vulnerabilities, tracking security threats, and ensuring AWS's systems remain resilient against the latest attack vectors. The role demands someone who can balance technical excellence with strategic thinking, as you'll need to make important decisions about security trade-offs that impact both short-term and long-term business goals.
The position offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's security ecosystem. You'll have the chance to mentor other engineers, contribute to security best practices, and drive innovation in cloud security. The team values work-life balance and provides flexibility in working arrangements, understanding that peak performance comes from sustainable work practices.
Working at AWS Security means joining a team dedicated to operating at the cutting edge of security technology. You'll collaborate with some of the industry's best security professionals, have access to AWS's vast technical resources, and work on security challenges at a scale few other organizations can match.
The ideal candidate will bring strong offensive security experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for solving complex security challenges. You'll need to demonstrate not just technical prowess in areas like penetration testing and exploit development, but also the ability to translate technical findings into actionable insights for various stakeholders across AWS.
This role offers competitive compensation, including a comprehensive benefits package, equity, and additional compensation components. You'll be part of a team that values knowledge sharing, professional development, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about security, love tackling complex challenges, and want to make a significant impact on cloud security, this role presents an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on meaningful projects at scale.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, AWS Security
- Conduct offensive security campaigns and emergent threat testing
- Create and maintain automated threat emulation solutions
- Perform vulnerability identification and tracking
- Produce high quality red team reports
- Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams
- Develop security tools and deliver security metrics
- Lead security reviews of large Amazon projects
- Provide mentorship to other engineers
- Create security guidance documentation
Requirements For Security Engineer II, AWS Security
- Bachelor's degree or relevant security certifications (CCSP, CEH, CFR, Cloud+, CySA+, GCED, GICSP, PenTest+)
- 3+ years of experience in offensive security
- Strong background in Red team operations, penetration testing, ethical hacking
- Experience in exploit development and/or advanced persistent threat (APT) emulation
- Strong judgment in making technical trade-offs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits For Security Engineer II, AWS Security
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance focus
- Career growth opportunities
- Mentorship program
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Total compensation package including equity
