Amazon

Security Engineer III - AMZ9787479

Amazon$179K — $226K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, etc.) or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in security engineering or related role.
  • Proficient in managing system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
  • Skilled in web application security, network security, and understanding of cryptographic principles.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and resolve security threats to Amazon's global operations.
  • Conduct penetration testing to assess system vulnerabilities.
  • Develop security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents.
  • Contribute to the creation of security policies and processes at Amazon.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve recurring security issues effectively.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits offered.
  • Opportunities for equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation.
  • Flexibility to work 100% remotely from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Access to professional development resources and training.
Full Job Description
MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Employer: AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC

Offered Position: Security Engineer III

Job Location: Seattle, Washington



Position Responsibilities:

Identify and resolve emerging security threats impacting Amazon's global enterprise, production environments, and customers. Provide penetration testing, Provide security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents. Contribute to development of Amazon.com Services Information Security organization's policies, processes, and programs. Identify and troubleshoot recurring issues and escalate appropriately for full resolution.

40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range: $179,234/year to $226,700/year

Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, visit:

https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics or a related field and five years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have five years of experience in the following skill(s): (1) experience with system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits; (2) experience with security engineering practices, including all of the following: (a) web application security, (b) network security, (c) authentication and authorization protocols, (d) cryptography, and (e) automation; (3) experience with dynamic and manual code auditing to identify security issues; (4) programming in Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python; and (5) application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques. 100% telecommuting permitted, work may be performed from anywhere in the U.S.#0000

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please see job description and the position requirements above.

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Amazon Careers

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