Amazon

Security Engineer, Secure Third Party Tools

Amazon$136K — $184K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in application security, incident response, or related fields
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
  • Strong understanding of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
  • Experience with web security protocols and common attack vectors
  • Basic coding or scripting skills with initial guidance needed

Responsibilities

  • Solve complex security challenges with innovative approaches
  • Collaborate on security reviews, tool development, and establishing security practices
  • Create and maintain comprehensive threat models for diverse scenarios
  • Serve as a technical specialist on risk-focused security assessments
  • Aggregate and analyze data to support security reviews

Benefits

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and counseling services
  • Flexible spending accounts and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement
Full Job Description
Secure Third Party Tools (S3T) is looking for a Security Engineer to aid on our issue to identify, measure and remediate security risks of engagement with 3Ps and their products that get access to Amazon's data. S3T conducts assessments to determine if third party usage meets Amazon's security bar and the security measures required to remediate gaps to meet the security Bar. We help with security risk reduction, by identifying required security measures, helping determine acceptable methods of meeting security control objectives including application of compensating controls or other risk-reduction activities. If you enjoy working at scale in a rapidly changing environment and influencing the protection of our customers within a large global organization, this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.

As a Security Engineer, you will collaborate with teams across business, science, product, software development, other security engineers and 3Ps to identify security risks and remediate them. You will also collaborate in defining the right security controls in the evolving security landscape to safeguard our customer's data. In You will conduct security deep-dive reviews (e.g. product security review and testing), developing security guardrails and baselines for partner teams to securely use third party products and services, collaborate on securing integrations of third party products with Amazon services, advising on security configurations, building tools to help assess and monitor security posture of 3Ps building mechanisms to identify and monitor usage of 3Ps and improving existing capabilities of S3T.

The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly.

Key job responsibilities

- Solving evolving security problems that require novel methods or approaches

- Collaborating on security projects (including security reviews, tool development, and creation of new security practices) with end-to-end ownership

- Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of use cases

- Acting as technical security specialist on risk-based security reviews and assessments

- Collecting/reviewing data from multiple sources to conduct a security review

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in application security architecture, security code reviews, security testing, incident response, or security infrastructure

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

- 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings

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, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 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
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Founded
1994
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