Amazon
Senior Penetration Tester, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Amazon, Bellevue, Washington, us, 98009
Senior Penetration Tester, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Job ID: 3154665 | Amazon.com Services LLC
AWS Security, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security is looking for a Red Team Senior Security Engineer to help ensure that our systems and processes are secured against the latest threats. You will be on a team responsible for conducting offensive campaigns, emergent threat testing, creating and maintaining automated threat emulation solutions, and helping security and service teams add offensive insight to their development, deployment, monitoring, and response processes. Offensive security at scale is a unique challenge – AWS possesses the scale of systems as well as the scale of staff and processes. This position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.
A Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains. This is a leadership role within the AWS IT Security team and will be sought out for advice on technical and business issues. Efficient time management skills are required along with the ability to deliver results in the face of uncertainty. A Security Engineer will proactively share knowledge across the Amazon community and will be a key company resource in one or more of the core areas of security. They will lead security reviews of large Amazon projects while setting standards and defining best practices for the AWS IT Security team.
Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade‑offs between short‑term and long‑term security and business goals. They must also demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. Conflicts should be addressed by listening, finding the best way forward, and persuading colleagues. Successful engineers in this role will regularly analyze their own performance with a critical eye.
A broad understanding of the AWS business and its interconnections is required. This position will also provide training, advice, and mentorship to other engineers throughout AWS. This role will be expected to provide thought leadership for the organization as you invent and innovate in the course of your duties.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
Vulnerability Identification and Tracking
Offensive security testing & vulnerability deep dives
Emergent threat testing
Creating and maintaining automated threat emulation solutions
Recommendation of findings and threat mitigations
Produce high‑quality red team reports
Projects and research work as needed
Security training and outreach to internal development teams
Security guidance documentation
Security tool development
Security metrics delivery and improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities
About the team Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. It has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee‑led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in more than 190 chapters worldwide.
Amazon’s culture is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek other perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Our team also values work‑life balance. Striking a healthy balance between personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here. We are not focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well‑balanced life—both in and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CFR (CyberSec First Responder), Cloud+, CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), or PenTest+
5+ years of experience performing security investigations, penetration testing, and/or incident response in the context of large organizations
Experience in technical leadership in security (e.g., tech lead, developed security architecture for a product or system, led technical component of a security project)
Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently
Experience managing large‑scale projects from end to end
Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), SANS GXPN equivalent or higher
Demonstrable expertise using current cyber security threat emulation, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Experience leading and coaching junior security engineers to improve their skills and effectiveness
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending 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 other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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AWS Security, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security is looking for a Red Team Senior Security Engineer to help ensure that our systems and processes are secured against the latest threats. You will be on a team responsible for conducting offensive campaigns, emergent threat testing, creating and maintaining automated threat emulation solutions, and helping security and service teams add offensive insight to their development, deployment, monitoring, and response processes. Offensive security at scale is a unique challenge – AWS possesses the scale of systems as well as the scale of staff and processes. This position will provide you with a challenging opportunity.
A Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains. This is a leadership role within the AWS IT Security team and will be sought out for advice on technical and business issues. Efficient time management skills are required along with the ability to deliver results in the face of uncertainty. A Security Engineer will proactively share knowledge across the Amazon community and will be a key company resource in one or more of the core areas of security. They will lead security reviews of large Amazon projects while setting standards and defining best practices for the AWS IT Security team.
Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade‑offs between short‑term and long‑term security and business goals. They must also demonstrate resilience and navigate difficult situations with composure and tact. Conflicts should be addressed by listening, finding the best way forward, and persuading colleagues. Successful engineers in this role will regularly analyze their own performance with a critical eye.
A broad understanding of the AWS business and its interconnections is required. This position will also provide training, advice, and mentorship to other engineers throughout AWS. This role will be expected to provide thought leadership for the organization as you invent and innovate in the course of your duties.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
Key job responsibilities
Vulnerability Identification and Tracking
Offensive security testing & vulnerability deep dives
Emergent threat testing
Creating and maintaining automated threat emulation solutions
Recommendation of findings and threat mitigations
Produce high‑quality red team reports
Projects and research work as needed
Security training and outreach to internal development teams
Security guidance documentation
Security tool development
Security metrics delivery and improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities
About the team Our team is dedicated to supporting new team members. It has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures, and we are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee‑led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in more than 190 chapters worldwide.
Amazon’s culture is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek other perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
Our team also values work‑life balance. Striking a healthy balance between personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here. We are not focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well‑balanced life—both in and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree, or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), CFR (CyberSec First Responder), Cloud+, CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst), GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender), GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional), or PenTest+
5+ years of experience performing security investigations, penetration testing, and/or incident response in the context of large organizations
Experience in technical leadership in security (e.g., tech lead, developed security architecture for a product or system, led technical component of a security project)
Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in ownership of projects and communicating timelines and executing independently
Experience managing large‑scale projects from end to end
Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE), SANS GXPN equivalent or higher
Demonstrable expertise using current cyber security threat emulation, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
Experience leading and coaching junior security engineers to improve their skills and effectiveness
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.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Depending 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 other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
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