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 system and process security against emerging threats. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at unprecedented scale, as AWS operates one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures.

The position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring strong capabilities across multiple security domains. As a Security Engineer II, you'll lead offensive security campaigns, conduct emergent threat testing, and develop automated threat emulation solutions. Your work will directly impact the security posture of AWS's vast infrastructure and services.

The role demands excellence in both technical and soft skills. You'll be responsible for vulnerability identification, producing detailed red team reports, and developing security tools. Beyond technical work, you'll provide thought leadership, mentor other engineers, and help shape security best practices across AWS.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading security reviews of major Amazon projects
• Setting security standards and defining best practices
• Providing security training and guidance to development teams
• Creating and maintaining security documentation
• Delivering and improving security metrics

The position requires a US Government Security Clearance (TS/SCI with polygraph) and US citizenship, reflecting the critical nature of the work. Compensation ranges from $136,000 to $212,800 annually, based on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

AWS offers an inclusive culture with strong support for work-life balance. The team values knowledge sharing and mentorship, making it an ideal environment for professional growth. You'll join a diverse community with ten employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences, including specialized conferences on race, ethnicity, and gender diversity.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity to work with cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to the protection of one of the world's most critical technology infrastructures. The position combines technical excellence, leadership opportunity, and the chance to shape the future of cloud security.