Sr Security Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Security

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 178,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon.com Services LLC in Seattle seeks a Sr. Security Engineer to advance IAM and identity security for AWS infrastructure. You will work with cross-functional teams to design scalable security controls and mentor engineers in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong background in network and software security, experience with cloud environments, and excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, logs analysis, or automation with command line tools.
• 5+ years identifying security issues and developing mitigation plans.
• 4+ years scripting/programming and security code review in a common programming language.
• Knowledge of at least two languages: Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go.
• Experience mentoring or leading an engineering team.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Log analysis

Automation

Scripting

Programming

Security assessment

Mentorship

Job description

Sr Security Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Security

Job ID: 10530005 | Amazon.com Services LLC

AWS Network Security is looking for Sr. Security Engineers who can drive and improve Identity outcomes across the network for the largest cloud provider in the world. AWS is architected to be the most flexible and secure cloud computing environment available today. Our core infrastructure is built to satisfy the security requirements for the government, global banks, and other high-sensitivity organizations but the challenge doesn’t end there as each day we work to raise the bar for our customers. The security engineers within our team are instrumental in helping drive the Identity approaches and outcomes that affect the delivery of AWS next-generation networks with automation and scale as AWS continues its global expansion.

A Sr. Security Engineer in Amazon will be strong in multiple security domains and sought out for advice on technical issues. Efficient time management skills are required along with the ability to deliver results in the face of uncertainty. 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. The successful candidate must be one that can handle several difficult challenges and problems, and can make risk-based assessments founded on data and facts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon's world class technical team, working with some of the best and brightest engineers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere. The right candidate must thrive in high-pressure situations, think like both an attacker and defender, and drive relevant teams to take the right actions in the right timeframes to mitigate risks.

The successful candidate will have a good mix of deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in network security and software systems, specifically with Identity and Access Management (IAM). We value broad and deep technical knowledge, specifically in the fields of cryptography, network security, software security, security operations and incident response.

Basic Qualifications

• - 4+ years of non-internship background in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating complex tasks using command line tools experience
• - 5+ years of work in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans experience
• - 4+ years of (non-internship) scripting, programming, and security code review in common programming languages experience
• - Knowledge of at least two of the following programming languages: Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go
• - Experience (non-internship) in scripting, programming, and security code reviewing in a common programming language
• - Experience (non-internship) in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating complex tasks using command line tools
• - Experience working in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
• - Experience (non-internship) in industry-based security vulnerabilities identification, attack patterns, and remediation techniques
• - Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
• - Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services

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Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
• - Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 178,400.00 - 226,700.00 USD annually

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