Amazon

Security Engineer II, CLS Application Security

Amazon • $159K — $202K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in scripting, programming, and security code review (non-internship)
  • Understanding of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing
  • Proven track record of owning and leading significant projects from conception to deployment
  • Ability to communicate security risks effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • 3+ years of application security engineering experience, including threat modeling and code-level analysis
  • Experience managing a builder-facing security consult load, including guidance and resolution tracking

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic security initiatives, from scoping to maintenance
  • Develop security automation and AI-powered tools to preemptively block vulnerabilities
  • Conduct security design reviews and guide teams toward secure solutions
  • Consult with development teams, offering prompt and actionable security guidance
  • Identify opportunities to centralize security controls for greater efficiency
  • Analyze complex risks across applications to implement maintainable fixes
  • Clearly communicate risks and recommendations to various stakeholders

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for additional financial flexibility
  • Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement support
  • Access to mental health resources and employee assistance programs
Full Job Description
Key job responsibilities

- Lead a strategic security initiative end to end - scoping, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance - while guiding other engineers along the way.

- Build security automation and AI-powered tooling that scales beyond one-off reviews: prevention rules, secure defaults, and paved paths that stop vulnerabilities before they reach production.

- Review application architecture and designs, leading security design reviews and steering builders toward secure-by-default solutions.

- Consult directly with development teams, resolving findings and giving fast, actionable guidance that meets or exceeds the security bar.

- Find opportunities to centralize controls so many teams can adopt one solution instead of each building their own, reusing what already exists wherever possible.

- Dig into ambiguous, high-impact risks, spot patterns across a large application footprint, and fix root causes with reproducible mechanisms that are simple, maintainable, and built to last.

- Communicate risk and recommendations clearly to engineers, partner security teams, and business stakeholders, and speak up for the right outcome even when it isn't the popular one.

- Coach and mentor teammates to raise the bar on how the team works and the value it delivers.

A day in the life

Most days you'll split your time between the strategic project you own and the builders who need you. You might start by advancing your project - designing a piece of automation or AI tooling - then jump into a design review to help a team ship securely, or dig into a tricky consult where the right answer isn't obvious. You'll partner closely with development teams across our operations and grocery businesses, and with other security teams whose work connects to yours. When an urgent security issue comes up, you'll help contain it and make sure the fix sticks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience

- Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent

- Experience owning and leading significant projects from concept to deployment

- Experience communicating security risk to technical and non-technical stakeholders in writing

- 3+ years of application security engineering experience (security design reviews, threat modeling, code-level vulnerability analysis)

- Experience carrying a builder-facing security consult load (intake, triage, guidance, resolution tracking)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in a logistics/operations environment

- Experience in root cause analysis and error correction, identifying changes to procedures and systems to implement long-term fixes and avoid repeating issues

- Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers

- Experience with cloud security in AWS (IAM, VPC, KMS, CloudTrail, or equivalent services)

- Experience building automated security controls or shifting security left in CI/CD pipelines

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, CA, Irvine - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

Joining Amazon presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a vibrant team pushing the boundaries of innovation and growth in the global marketplace. As a leader in e-commerce, technology, and logistics, Amazon offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and professional interests. Work You’ll Do At Amazon, every day is an opportunity to collaborate with the brightest minds in technology and business to redefine what’s possible. Whether you’re interested in software development, marketing, human resources, or customer service, Amazon has a position waiting for you. Transform the way the world shops and innovates with our diverse and inclusive team. Amazon is not just a company; it’s a community where you can drive real change and contribute to projects impacting millions globally. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Amazon is the perfect place to enhance your leadership and innovation skills. Our culture encourages pushing the envelope and imagining the unimaginable. Here, you will lead projects that challenge the status quo and define new industry standards. Work with a team that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Our leadership is focused on harnessing the collective power of unique perspectives to foster growth and innovation. Explore Amazon’s Employment Benefits Amazon’s commitment to its employees extends beyond just career growth. We offer competitive benefits, including health care, parental leave, and diversity training, ensuring that our team not only excels professionally but also enjoys well-being and security. Internship and Networking Opportunities Start your career with an Amazon internship and gain hands-on experience that matters. Our internships provide a gateway to full-time employment and an opportunity to network with professionals across various sectors of the company. Future-Proof Your Career With Amazon, your career path is filled with numerous opportunities for advancement. Our learning and development programs are designed to nurture your professional growth and keep you at the forefront of industry trends. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the job opportunities at Amazon that match your skills and interests. We are constantly on the lookout for passionate, curious, and innovative team players ready to make a difference. Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Amazon. Amazon is more than just a company—it’s a platform for building a promising future. Whether you’re starting or looking to advance your career, Amazon offers the resources, support, and network you need to succeed. Join us, and be a part of our continuing mission to be Earth's most customer-centric company.
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Net Income
$21.3 billion
Founded
1994
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+28.1%
Revenue
$386 billion
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