Senior AWS Security Engineer — AI-Driven Pen Testing & V&V

Amazon; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to own security for testing engagements across the AWS ecosystem. You will lead strategy for multi-service architectures, drive risk-informed decisions, and perform penetration testing and AI-assisted source code reviews of complex proprietary software.

The role requires deep expertise in security domains, threat modeling, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams to embed secure development practices.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering software security testing across complex systems.
• Proficient in at least two security domains (e.g., web app, API, IAM, cryptography).
• Proven ability to communicate risk to non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own security for a portfolio of testing engagements and lead complex engagements.
• Set testing strategy for multi-service architectures and campaigns.
• Conduct penetration testing and AI-augmented source code review of AWS software.

Skills

Java

Python

Security design

Threat modeling

Risk analysis

Penetration testing

Source code review

Web applications

API security

AI security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Linux

Serverless

REST

Job description

Amazon is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to own security for testing engagements across the AWS ecosystem. You will lead strategy for multi-service architectures, drive risk-informed decisions, and perform penetration testing and AI-assisted source code reviews of complex proprietary software.

The role requires deep expertise in security domains, threat modeling, and collaboration with engineering and operations teams to embed secure development practices.