Senior Application Security Engineer at AWS

Join us as a Senior Application Security Engineer and help safeguard not just the AWS cloud computing environment, but also our diverse customer base! Since its inception in 2006, our dynamic team at AWS has empowered customers to transform their innovative ideas into reality in ways typically unachievable with traditional IT environments. With AWS, harness the benefits of compute, storage, security, and other global services tailored to your business needs. The AWS Security team is at the forefront of numerous security issues spanning various platforms and technologies, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile devices, and virtualization, all operating at scale. We are a highly collaborative team dedicated to the growth and development of each member. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you'll play a critical role in ensuring our services, applications, and websites are crafted and implemented with the utmost security standards. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough application security reviews Performing penetration testing Engaging in projects and research as required Providing security training and outreach to internal development teams Developing security guidance documentation Creating security tools Delivering and improving security metrics Assisting with recruiting activities and administrative tasks About the Team: At Amazon Security, we value diverse experiences. Regardless of whether you meet all the preferred qualifications and skills outlined in this job description, we highly encourage candidates to apply. Our team champions a culture of learning, inclusivity, and continuous improvement. Why Join Amazon Security? Security is pivotal in sustaining customer trust and ensuring excellent experiences. Our organization strives to uphold high security standards across Amazon's products and services, offering talented professionals numerous opportunities to excel in areas like cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Work/Life Balance:

We prioritize work-life harmony through flexible work hours and arrangements, supporting our team's well-being and productivity. Inclusive Team Culture:

We foster an environment of curiosity, learning, and diversity, encouraging diverse perspectives and ideas to effectively tackle security challenges. Training and Career Growth:

We offer ongoing training, knowledge-sharing, and resources for career development to help you advance professionally. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience A minimum of 5 years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, or network security A minimum of 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 Proficiency in 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 our official careers page.