Principal Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Security Engineer to lead security initiatives within AWS Security. This pivotal role involves conducting rigorous security testing, developing automated threat emulation solutions, and collaborating with various teams to ensure robust security measures are in place. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in cyber security, including threat and vulnerability assessments, and will be instrumental in shaping security strategies that align with business goals. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and innovation, and play a key role in protecting systems against emerging threats.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cyber security for large enterprises or government.
• Experience in creating effective security strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct offensive security testing and ongoing vulnerability research.
• Develop automated solutions for emulating threats.
• Provide security training and develop comprehensive documentation.

Skills

Cyber Security

Threat Assessment

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Management

Security Strategy Development

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD in Cybersecurity

Tools

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Job description

Principal Security Engineer, AWS Security

Job ID: 2780049 | Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd

This position can also be based in Sydney, Australia.

We are looking for an experienced Principal Security Engineer to join the Security team in Australia. You will be on a team responsible for conducting both pre and post launch testing, offensive campaigns, emergent threat testing, creating/maintaining automated threat emulation solutions, and helping security and service teams add offensive insight to their development, deployment, monitoring, and response processes. This team partners with the larger Security organization and Service teams to continuously validate security throughout the service/system lifecycle.

You will be an expert across multiple domains such as cyber security; threat, vulnerability and risk assessments (TVRA), security tools (e.g. Splunk, Crowstrike, etc.), application of security frameworks (e.g. ISM, NIST, etc.) and/or implementation and monitoring of cyber security controls (i.e. detection, protection, alerting, etc.) and will be sought out for advice on a range of technical and business related issues. Your role will help ensure that our systems and processes are secured against the latest threats and you will lead security testing of large Amazon projects while setting standards and defining best practices for the Security team. You will proactively share knowledge across the Amazon community and will be a critical member of the organization in one or more of the core areas of security.



Key job responsibilities:

1. Offering recommendations and fine-tuning findings to enhance threat mitigations, ensuring robust security measures are in place.
2. Setting a high standard and generating high-quality testing plans and reports, striving for excellence in security testing procedures.
3. Conducting offensive security testing and engaging in ongoing vulnerability research to proactively identify potential risks.
4. Systematically identifying vulnerabilities and meticulously tracking them to facilitate timely remediation efforts.
5. Staying ahead of emerging threats by continuously testing systems and applications for vulnerabilities that may arise.
6. Developing and maintaining automated solutions for emulating threats, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in threat detection.
7. Providing security training and conducting outreach sessions with internal development teams to raise awareness and foster a security-conscious culture.
8. Developing comprehensive security guidance documentation, including policies, procedures, and best practices, to serve as a reference for the organization.
9. Designing and building security tools tailored to the organization's needs, enhancing the overall security posture.
10. Delivering meaningful security metrics to stakeholders and continuously improving the metrics for better insight into the security landscape.

Hold or be able to attain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency clearance (see https://www1.defence.gov.au/security/clearances).

A day in the life:
Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade-offs between short versus long term security and business goals. They 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. Successful engineers in this role will regularly analyze their own performance with a critical eye. A broad understanding of the business and its interconnections is required. This position will also provide training, advice, and mentorship to other engineers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

* Minimum 10+ years of experience in delivering cyber security solution to large enterprises or to Government customers.
* Proven ability to provide technical and strategic oversight for a high-performing team of security professionals.
* Demonstrated experience creating effective security strategies that balance prevention and detection, drive risk reduction and mitigation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
* Masters’ degree or PhD in Cybersecurity or related domain.
* Worked on large-scale cloud programs to deliver security outcomes.

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