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 arent 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.
You will be responsible for managing a team of security engineers and technical program managers evaluating the risks of thirdparty software evolving the security assurance process identifying blockers for builders and creating metrics to demonstrate your teams performance. You will help set the direction for a team of security professionals that is responsible for all AWS products and services. This role combines long term strategic planning to raise the bar on security across the enterprise with the excitement and challenge of quickly reacting to new threat scenarios.
As a security engineering manager at Amazon you will be expected to speak authoritatively on behalf of your team and your technical knowledge should demonstrate both depth and breadth. You will be responsible for your teams organizational structure and how that team works within the context of the larger AWS Security team. Leveraging the strengths of individual team members delegating tasks appropriately and managing delivery of long term projects will all be critical tasks for this role. A security manager has deep knowledge in their domain and is a sought after thought leader across the organization. They have both management and technical expertise and actively participate in the organizations planning processes.
Key job responsibilities
* Team management growth and organization
* Professional development of team members
* Project management
* Metrics and projections
* Driving security initiatives
* Recruiting
* Process Improvement
* Work across AWS to partner on solutions
A day in the life
In this role youll lead a team of engineers and TPMs youll build their careers and help solve complex security problems. Youll help identify trends in the findings your team generates and will work with partners to remove these bug classes at source. Youll participate in hiring development training and team leadership. Youll own a part of the team and will be encouraged to grow your ownership and role.
About the team
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 Amazons 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.
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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont 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 Amazons 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 its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
A Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Security degree in similar technical field or equivalent professional experience can be used in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Security Engineering management
Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing or leading engineering teams
Experience in vulnerability management
7 years Software Development or Software Development Management experience.
Handson knowledge of information security technologies such as security design review threat modeling risk analysis and software testing techniques.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operational excellence
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.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $157600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $272400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.