Amazon

Sr Security Engineer, AWS Infrastructure Security

Amazon$178K — $226K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience troubleshooting systems issues and automating tasks using command line tools.
  • 5+ years in identifying security issues, risks, and developing mitigation plans.
  • 4+ years of experience in scripting, programming, and conducting security code reviews.
  • Proficiency in at least two programming languages such as Scala, Java, Python, C/C++, or Go.
  • Experience leading an engineering team or mentoring peers.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and enhance Identity outcomes across AWS networks.
  • Develop and implement security strategies for next-gen networks.
  • Provide expert advice on diverse technical security issues.
  • Conduct risk assessments based on data and analytics.
  • Navigate and resolve complex security challenges with composure.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) matching for retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and parental leave.
  • Access to mental health support and EAP services.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and adoption reimbursement coverage.
Full Job Description
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.

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

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 - 178,400.00 - 226,700.00 USD annually

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Amazon Careers

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