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, given AWS's vast infrastructure and organizational scope.

The position demands a security professional who can excel in multiple domains and provide technical leadership within the AWS IT Security team. As a Security Engineer II, you'll be responsible for conducting offensive campaigns, performing emergent threat testing, and developing automated threat emulation solutions. You'll also play a crucial role in helping security and service teams incorporate offensive insights into their development and deployment processes.

Key aspects of the role include vulnerability research and identification, producing detailed red team reports, and developing security tools. You'll also be expected to provide training and mentorship to other engineers, while contributing to security documentation and metrics improvements. The position requires strong technical judgment to balance short-term and long-term security considerations with business objectives.

The role offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's inclusive culture, which embraces diversity through various employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The team values work-life balance and provides flexibility in working hours. You'll be part of a supportive environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship, with opportunities to work on increasingly complex projects as you develop professionally.

This position requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, reflecting the sensitive nature of the work. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year based on geographic location, plus additional benefits including medical coverage and financial benefits.

Working at AWS Security means joining a team that's dedicated to maintaining the security of one of the world's largest cloud computing platforms. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented security professionals, and make a significant impact on the security posture of AWS services used by millions of customers worldwide.