Security Engineer II, AWS Security - Amazon Dedicated Cloud
Description For Security Engineer II, AWS Security - Amazon Dedicated Cloud
AWS Security is seeking a Red Team Security Engineer II to join their elite team focused on ensuring the security of AWS systems and processes against emerging threats. This role represents a unique opportunity to work on offensive security at an unprecedented scale, combining both system and organizational complexity.
As a Security Engineer II, you'll be responsible for conducting offensive campaigns, performing emergent threat testing, and developing automated threat emulation solutions. The position requires strong technical expertise across multiple security domains and leadership capabilities within the AWS IT Security team.
The role involves leading security reviews of major Amazon projects while establishing standards and best practices. You'll need to demonstrate excellent judgment in balancing short-term versus long-term security and business objectives, while maintaining composure in challenging situations. The position requires strong communication skills to effectively share knowledge across Amazon and mentor other engineers.
Key responsibilities include vulnerability research and tracking, creating automated security testing solutions, producing detailed red team reports, and providing security guidance to development teams. You'll also contribute to security tool development and metrics improvement.
The ideal candidate must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits.
AWS provides an inclusive team culture with strong support for work-life balance. The team emphasizes knowledge sharing and mentorship, with opportunities for professional growth and development. You'll be part of a diverse organization that embraces differences and supports various employee-led affinity groups.
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to the protection of one of the world's largest cloud computing platforms. You'll collaborate with talented professionals in a culture that values innovation, learning, and professional growth.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, AWS Security - Amazon Dedicated Cloud
- Conduct offensive security campaigns and emergent threat testing
- Create and maintain automated threat emulation solutions
- Produce high quality red team reports
- Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams
- Develop security guidance documentation
- Lead security reviews of large Amazon projects
- Vulnerability identification and tracking
- Security metrics delivery and improvements
- Mentor and provide guidance to other engineers
Requirements For Security Engineer II, AWS Security - Amazon Dedicated Cloud
- Bachelor's degree, or CCSP/CEH/CFR/Cloud+/CySA+/GCED/GICSP certification
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- Must be a US Citizen
- Strong knowledge in offensive security and vulnerability research
- Experience with security tool development
Benefits For Security Engineer II, AWS Security - Amazon Dedicated Cloud
- Medical, financial, and other benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Training and development
- Inclusive team culture
