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Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Global technology company leading in e-commerce, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity
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Description For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security as a Senior Security Engineer and become a key player in protecting cloud computing for millions of customers worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on AWS's foundational services and directly impact global cloud infrastructure security.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you will:

  • Lead security efforts for foundational AWS services
  • Validate services, applications, and websites meet highest security standards
  • Analyze application and service security
  • Address security issues and build automation
  • React quickly to new threats
  • Own security strategy for core AWS components

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior engineers and being a security thought leader. You'll work closely with teams across Amazon to develop pragmatic security solutions that balance business requirements with risk management.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Application security reviews
  • Secure architecture design
  • Threat modeling
  • Security research
  • Training and outreach
  • Security tool development
  • Metrics delivery and improvements

Amazon Security offers:

  • Diverse experiences and inclusive team culture
  • Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony with flexible arrangements
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Chance to impact cloud security at global scale

This is an excellent opportunity for a security professional who wants to work with cutting-edge technology while helping secure one of the world's largest cloud platforms. You'll join a team that values diversity, continuous learning, and innovation while working on challenges that directly impact millions of customers.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Lead security efforts for foundational AWS services
  • Validate security standards for services, applications, and websites
  • Analyze and address security issues
  • Build security automation
  • Develop security strategy for core AWS components
  • Mentor junior engineers
  • Conduct application security reviews
  • Perform threat modeling
  • Provide security training and documentation
  • Develop security tools and metrics

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Python
  • BS (or higher) in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in product/application security
  • Hands-on knowledge of threat modelling, secure design reviews, code reviews and penetration testing
  • Minimum 5 years of experience securing services in cloud
  • Strong understanding of network security and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development opportunities
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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