Sr Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud computing platform, serving millions of customers globally.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Description For Sr Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

Join AWS Security as a Senior Security Engineer and be part of securing the world's leading cloud computing platform. At AWS, you'll protect not just the AWS environment but also millions of customers worldwide, handling over 750 million transactions per second. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges across cloud services, IoT, identity management, and more.

As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for validating and ensuring the highest security standards for AWS services, applications, and websites. Your work will involve application security reviews, threat modeling, secure architecture design, and building security automation tools. You'll have the chance to learn from and be mentored by experts who are building and securing cutting-edge services.

The role demands expertise across multiple security domains and requires you to be a security thought leader within Amazon. You'll mentor junior engineers, participate in team planning, and drive process improvements. The position offers significant growth opportunities as you develop new security skills and tackle complex challenges.

AWS Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. We believe that addressing the toughest security challenges requires different perspectives and voices. The team offers flexible work arrangements to support work-life harmony and provides continuous learning opportunities through DEI events and various career-advancing resources.

You'll be joining a collaborative team that handles security at massive scale, working with state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to the protection of AWS's vast ecosystem. The role offers competitive compensation, including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits, reflecting Amazon's commitment to being Earth's Best Employer.

Last updated 14 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

  • Application security reviews
  • Mobile security reviews
  • Secure architecture design
  • Threat modeling
  • Security training and outreach to internal development teams
  • Security guidance documentation
  • Security tool development
  • Security metrics delivery and improvements
  • Assistance with recruiting activities

Requirements For Sr Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

Java
Python
Ruby
  • MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with mobile security, threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
  • Experience with security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, application, database, or storage security
  • Understanding of network and web related protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
  • Experience with multiple programming languages
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

Benefits For Sr Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Equity compensation
  • Total compensation package

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