Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud service provider, providing virtualized infrastructure and services globally.
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · Cloud

Description For Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Penetration Testing Engineer to join their Proactive Security team. This role is crucial in ensuring AWS's vast array of services, applications, and websites meet the highest security standards. As part of AWS Security, you'll be responsible for conducting thorough penetration testing of both software and hardware components, performing detailed source code audits, and developing automation tools to enhance security testing efficiency.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and services, making a direct impact on the security of AWS's global infrastructure. You'll be part of a team that specializes in discovering deep security issues that automated tools might miss, and you'll help develop new tooling to improve security assessment capabilities across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in security testing with excellent communication skills, as you'll work closely with development teams to implement security improvements. With AWS's commitment to continuous learning and professional development, you'll have access to extensive resources for career growth and skill enhancement.

Working at AWS Security means joining a diverse, inclusive team that values different perspectives and innovative thinking. The role offers work-life harmony and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging security problems in cloud computing. You'll be expected to demonstrate Amazon's Leadership Principles, particularly "Dive Deep," "Earn Trust," "Deliver Results," and "Invent and Simplify" in your daily work.

This position represents an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to make a significant impact on cloud security while working with a global leader in technology. The role offers competitive benefits, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work on systems that protect millions of AWS customers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

  • Perform penetration testing of complex proprietary software and hardware for Amazon services
  • Manually audit source code of web services and software
  • Write proof of concept code to demonstrate security issues
  • Provide clear communication on issues to developers
  • Partner with AWS builders to drive improvement in application security
  • Provide actionable long term risk mitigation guidance
  • Automate repetitive tasks using various scripting languages

Requirements For Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Python
Java
JavaScript
Ruby
Rust
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fields (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of professional experience with penetration testing, source code auditing, bug hunting, or CTF
  • Experience with AWS technologies and services (S3, Lambda, EC2, KMS, IAM, etc.)
  • Experience finding security issues in multiple programming languages
  • 3+ years of experience in Python or other interpreted programming languages
  • 3+ years of professional experience with security engineering practices

Benefits For Senior Penetration Testing Engineer, AWS Proactive Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Training and career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship programs
  • Work-life balance
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Diverse experiences valued
  • Career advancement resources

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