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Sr AWS Application Security Engineer

Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Description

Help us protect not only the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing environment but all of our customers as well! Since 2006, our great team at AWS has been enabling our customers to bring great ideas to life in ways that arent possible in traditional IT environments. With AWS you can flexibly harness compute, storage, security, and other services from across the globe as your business demands them. AWS Security is on the leading edge of many security issues for a wide variety of platforms and technologies including cloud services, Internet of things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile devices, virtualization and custom hardware, all operating at massive scale. Our highly collaborative team is committed to each members growth as our business grows. We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. Responsibilities include analyzing the security of applications, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, and reacting to new threat scenarios. This role offers opportunities to learn from and be mentored by experts building and securing leading-edge services. Responsibilities Application security reviews Penetration testing 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 and administrative work

About The Team

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. Our team embraces a culture of learning, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Why Amazon Security

Security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering excellent experiences. Our organization creates and maintains high security standards across Amazons products and services, offering talented professionals opportunities to grow in various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony through flexible work hours and arrangements, supporting our teams well-being and productivity. Inclusive Team Culture

We foster a culture of curiosity, learning, and diversity, encouraging varied perspectives and ideas to address security challenges effectively. Training and Career Growth

We provide ongoing training, knowledge-sharing, and career development resources to help you evolve professionally. Basic Qualifications BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience At least 5 years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, or network security At least 5 years of experience in security engineering, system and network security, authentication protocols, cryptography, or application security

Preferred Qualifications

Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level Understanding of network and web protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols) Knowledge of web services Experience with multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.) Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. For workplace accommodations during the application process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. #J-18808-Ljbffr