Application Security Engineer, CS Security
Application Security Engineer, CS Security
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11-07-2025
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Are you passionate about delivering innovative security solutions and protecting millions of customers through automation and scalable security guardrails and paved roads The Customer Service Security - Application Security team is looking for a talented and results-driven Security Engineer to help shape how Amazon protects customer data through secure-by-design principles.
In this role youll protect our customers by combining deep security expertise with automation and scalable solutions. Youll conduct threat modeling and security reviews architect and implement automated security solutions and partner with development teams and other security stakeholders to embed secure-by-default practices into their applications early and throughout the software development lifecycle. Using AWS services and modern development practices youll transform manual security processes into scalable solutions that secure Amazons technology landscape.
If youre excited about solving complex security challenges through a blend of security engineering and automation and want to deliver innovative solutions that protect millions of customers join our team and help define the future of application security at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Design develop and implement automated security guardrails and paved roads that enable secure-by-default practices across Amazons technology landscape
- Conduct application security reviews threat modeling sessions and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks early in the development lifecycle
- Partner with development teams to embed security controls into their applications providing technical guidance on complex architectural decisions
- Lead security initiatives to establish automated security solutions using AWS services transforming manual processes into scalable controls
- Create and maintain security documentation including architecture designs implementation guides and best practices to promote secure development practices
- Identify security risks and drive continuous improvement in security controls and practices
- Collaborate with security stakeholders to develop comprehensive security strategies and participate in periodic on-call rotations to support security incidents
A day in the life
The Security Engineer role within the CS Security - Application Security team is focused on protecting our customers information. As a Security Engineer youll protect customer data by partnering with development teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. Your day will involve automating security controls conducting threat modeling and providing security guidance to development teams. Youll also serve as the security advisor for a key Amazon business unit. Through close collaboration with development teams youll help build and maintain Amazons high security standards while enabling rapid secure development.
About the team
The Customer Service Security - Application Security team provides proactive security guidance and support to Amazon Customer Service. We address security early in the software development lifecycle by providing guardrails and paved paths. We bridge gaps between application security and software engineering by advocating for secure coding standards automating processes and developing reusable security solutions. We stay ahead through continuous research into emerging threats and the adoption of new techniques and best practices. Our collaborative environment encourages diverse perspectives and continuous learning to shape strategies that protect customer data while delivering reliable trusted services.
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.
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.
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 and 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.
#JoinBST
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3 years of programming in Python Ruby Go Swift Java .Net C or similar object oriented language experience
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP DNS and TCP/IP
- 3 years of experience in application security with any combination of the following: threat modeling experience secure design reviews code reviews
- 2 years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography system administration and network security experience
- Experience with AWS products and services
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent
- Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate and scale security with a strong understanding of associated security risks and mitigation strategies
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
In this role youll protect our customers by combining deep security expertise with automation and scalable solutions. Youll conduct threat modeling and security reviews architect and implement automated security solutions and partner with development teams and other security stakeholders to embed secure-by-default practices into their applications early and throughout the software development lifecycle. Using AWS services and modern development practices youll transform manual security processes into scalable solutions that secure Amazons technology landscape.
If youre excited about solving complex security challenges through a blend of security engineering and automation and want to deliver innovative solutions that protect millions of customers join our team and help define the future of application security at Amazon.
Key job responsibilities
- Design develop and implement automated security guardrails and paved roads that enable secure-by-default practices across Amazons technology landscape
- Conduct application security reviews threat modeling sessions and penetration testing to identify and remediate security risks early in the development lifecycle
- Partner with development teams to embed security controls into their applications providing technical guidance on complex architectural decisions
- Lead security initiatives to establish automated security solutions using AWS services transforming manual processes into scalable controls
- Create and maintain security documentation including architecture designs implementation guides and best practices to promote secure development practices
- Identify security risks and drive continuous improvement in security controls and practices
- Collaborate with security stakeholders to develop comprehensive security strategies and participate in periodic on-call rotations to support security incidents
A day in the life
The Security Engineer role within the CS Security - Application Security team is focused on protecting our customers information. As a Security Engineer youll protect customer data by partnering with development teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle. Your day will involve automating security controls conducting threat modeling and providing security guidance to development teams. Youll also serve as the security advisor for a key Amazon business unit. Through close collaboration with development teams youll help build and maintain Amazons high security standards while enabling rapid secure development.
About the team
The Customer Service Security - Application Security team provides proactive security guidance and support to Amazon Customer Service. We address security early in the software development lifecycle by providing guardrails and paved paths. We bridge gaps between application security and software engineering by advocating for secure coding standards automating processes and developing reusable security solutions. We stay ahead through continuous research into emerging threats and the adoption of new techniques and best practices. Our collaborative environment encourages diverse perspectives and continuous learning to shape strategies that protect customer data while delivering reliable trusted services.
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.
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.
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 and 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.
#JoinBST
- Bachelors degree in computer science or equivalent
- 3 years of programming in Python Ruby Go Swift Java .Net C or similar object oriented language experience
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP DNS and TCP/IP
- 3 years of experience in application security with any combination of the following: threat modeling experience secure design reviews code reviews
- 2 years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience secure coding identity management and authentication software development cryptography system administration and network security experience
- Experience with AWS products and services
- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level or equivalent
- Experience leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to automate and scale security with a strong understanding of associated security risks and mitigation strategies
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on 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.
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