Application Security Engineer — Flexible Hours, Pen Testing

Socket.dev; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Security is seeking an Application Security Engineer in Austin, TX to validate that our services, applications, and websites meet top security standards. The role involves analyzing security, addressing issues, building automation, and mentoring others.

You will collaborate with teams to improve security across cloud services and applications, while contributing to research, training, and process improvements. A strong foundation in security and programming is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) experience.
• Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent.
• Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship).
• Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance.

Responsibilities

• Application security reviews.
• Penetration testing.
• Projects and research work as needed.
• Security training and outreach to internal development teams.
• Security guidance documentation.
• Security tool development.
• Security metrics delivery and improvements.
• Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work.

Skills

Penetration testing

Web protocols

Coding / scripting

Vulnerabilities remediation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Amazon Security is seeking an Application Security Engineer in Austin, TX to validate that our services, applications, and websites meet top security standards. The role involves analyzing security, addressing issues, building automation, and mentoring others.

You will collaborate with teams to improve security across cloud services and applications, while contributing to research, training, and process improvements. A strong foundation in security and programming is essential for success.