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Description
AWS Security is looking for a Senior Security Engineer to help ensure that our systems and processes are secured against the latest threats. A Senior Engineer at Amazon is expected to be a domain expert in multiple domains. In this role, you must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals. You must also demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. Conflicts should be addressed by listening, finding the best way forward and persuading one’s colleagues. A broad understanding of the AWS business and its interconnections is required.
As a Senior Security Engineer in AWS Security Operations, you will be driving the response to complex architectural security issues in the cutting-edge technology underlying Amazon and AWS cloud computing services. You will partner with service teams developing our services, business organizations, and other security teams. You will help solve complex and systemic infrastructure security issues, acting as a subject matter expert for our organization. As a level of technical escalation, you will apply your security and business knowledge to drive improvements across our services, managing business risk and making technical trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals.
AWS in general, and in particular, operates at very large scale and demands high standards, so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. A high level of ownership and accountability is a must.
You should be skilled at investigating security issues and new threat scenarios, as this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity to work alongside world-class talent in solving complex and far-reaching security problems. A successful candidate will have a good mix of deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in Security Engineering, Architecture, and Identity & Access Management activities.
Key job responsibilities
Calibration of security findings and development of potential risk mitigations
Work in tandem with internal Amazon and AWS service teams to improve internal and external services.
Partner with other AWS Security Engineers to implement cross-team solutions
Influence service teams across Amazon to develop systems and processes with security best practices.
Projects and research work as needed
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
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience working on security team or 7+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
Experience with security architecture and threat modeling.
Incident handling/security response experience
Preferred Qualifications
CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CFR (CyberSec First Responder) or Cloud+ or CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) or GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or PenTest- Proven experience with identity and access management, network security, adversary methodologies, and/or threat intelligence.
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.
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