Security Engineer II, Amazon Security
Security Engineer II, Amazon Security
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Job Description
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Arlington VA USA
The Amazon Security Enterprise Protection team builds tools and services for the monitoring and response to malicious activity on the Amazon internal network. We collect process and analyze data from all parts of Amazons worldwide infrastructure to identify and reduce risks to Amazon.
We are looking for a Security Engineer who is excited about designing and building secure solutions to solve challenging problems for mission critical systems that protect Amazon and our customer data. In Amazon Security our challenges are broad and deep -- we build flexible secure scalable high-performance and robust tools and a Security Engineer you will collaborate to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel tools and services. In a given day you might be inspecting an applications code for security issues fine-tuning the design for a new tool alongside its developers or designing and developing a new tool or service.
The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication they will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Interpersonally successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.
Our organization prizes its employees and we show it through investing in work-life harmony. We have dedicated resources that consistently innovate in reducing on-call time and ensuring the team spend their time on the highest-value tasks. Join the Amazon Security organization to work hard have fun and make history!
Key job responsibilities
* Development of software proof-of-concepts primarily in Golang Python and Javascript
* Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects
* Manual and Automated Secure Code Review primarily in Golang Python and Javascript
* Development of security automation tools
* Security training and outreach
* Security architecture and design guidance
* Independently solve security problems that require novel methods or approaches
* Influence your teams and partners process priorities and choices to improve outcomes
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 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 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
- BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with at least two of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography penetration testing cloud security mobile security and network security
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering system and network security authentication and security protocols cryptography or application security
- Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language
- 5 years of experience with at least two of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography penetration testing cloud security mobile security and network security
- You demonstrate excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
- You have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions
- You have experience building and securing complex AWS architecture
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You work to identify and remove bottlenecks for your teammates both in process and technology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Arlington VA USA
The Amazon Security Enterprise Protection team builds tools and services for the monitoring and response to malicious activity on the Amazon internal network. We collect process and analyze data from all parts of Amazons worldwide infrastructure to identify and reduce risks to Amazon.
We are looking for a Security Engineer who is excited about designing and building secure solutions to solve challenging problems for mission critical systems that protect Amazon and our customer data. In Amazon Security our challenges are broad and deep -- we build flexible secure scalable high-performance and robust tools and a Security Engineer you will collaborate to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel tools and services. In a given day you might be inspecting an applications code for security issues fine-tuning the design for a new tool alongside its developers or designing and developing a new tool or service.
The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication they will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Interpersonally successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.
Our organization prizes its employees and we show it through investing in work-life harmony. We have dedicated resources that consistently innovate in reducing on-call time and ensuring the team spend their time on the highest-value tasks. Join the Amazon Security organization to work hard have fun and make history!
Key job responsibilities
* Development of software proof-of-concepts primarily in Golang Python and Javascript
* Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects
* Manual and Automated Secure Code Review primarily in Golang Python and Javascript
* Development of security automation tools
* Security training and outreach
* Security architecture and design guidance
* Independently solve security problems that require novel methods or approaches
* Influence your teams and partners process priorities and choices to improve outcomes
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 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 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
- BS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of experience with at least two of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography penetration testing cloud security mobile security and network security
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of security engineering system and network security authentication and security protocols cryptography or application security
- Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language
- 5 years of experience with at least two of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography penetration testing cloud security mobile security and network security
- You demonstrate excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk
- You have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions
- You have experience building and securing complex AWS architecture
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You work to identify and remove bottlenecks for your teammates both in process and technology
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability 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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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