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Application Security Engineer, AWS Appsec Security Review-VAR
Amazon
Arlington, VA, USA
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
DESCRIPTION
Help us protect not only the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing environment but all of our
customers as well! Since 2006, our great team at AWS has been enabling our customers to bring great
ideas to life in ways that aren’t possible in traditional IT environments. With AWS you can flexibly
harness compute, storage, security, and other services from across the globe as your business demands
them.
AWS Security is on the forefront of many security issues for a wide variety of platforms and
technologies including cloud services, Internet of things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile
devices, virtualization and custom hardware, all operating at massive scale. Similarly, our highly
collaborative team is committed to each team member’s growth as our business grows.
AWS Security is looking for an Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services,
applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible for analyzing the security of applications and services, discovering and addressing
security issues, building security automation, and quickly reacting to new threat scenarios. You will
have the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, those who are building and securing our
leading services.
A Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains and provide significant
contributions to the AWS IT Security team and to multiple groups throughout Amazon. Security
engineers are expected to develop elegant solutions to complex business problems and apply
appropriate technologies while following security engineering best practices.
A Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with
discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS IT
Security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement.
A successful candidate will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication
skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
Key job responsibilities
• Application security reviews
• Penetration testing
• Projects and research work as needed
• Security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Security guidance documentation
• Security tool development
• Security metrics delivery and improvements
• Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling
- experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development,
- cryptography, system administration and network security.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role. Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level. An understanding of network and web related protocols (such as, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
- An understanding of web services. Experience with multiple programming languages (such as, Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulness
- Possess self-drive to keep moving things forward even in the face of ambiguity and imperfect knowledge (avoid “analysis paralysis”). Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive. Sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.