Amazon
The Ads Security organization at Amazon is focused on developing cutting-edge technical solutions to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks in Amazon's Advertising sector. Our mission is to enhance the pace of innovation in Advertising by ensuring that our products are built with security at their core. We are in search of a skilled engineer to join our team, offering you the chance to contribute to the security of web applications and services that play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer and partner experiences at scale within Amazon Ads.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in security program management, experience in setting security standards for cross-cloud environments, and a profound understanding of cloud security, specifically within AWS platforms. Your responsibilities will include conducting independent security reviews, supervising penetration tests as necessary, and guiding stakeholders on remediation strategies and best practices for integrating security within their application platforms.
Your role will be essential in safeguarding customer data and critical infrastructure within the Ads organization. Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring applications across various Ads platforms are designed and developed with the highest security standards.
Addressing a range of security challenges, from emerging threats in Ads services to implementing secure features such as key management and encrypted storage.
Acting as a subject matter expert, guiding developers on building secure products and promoting a culture of security awareness within the organization.
Collaborating with service and platform owners to provide insights on security best practices and tool implementations.
Carrying out in-depth security assessments on SaaS implementations, data management systems, and reporting frameworks utilized by both internal teams and external customers.
Overseeing all penetration testing activities related to platforms and tools.
Identifying security risks, documenting findings, and recommending solutions for complex security issues by utilizing existing detections or designing new ones.
Contributing to the development of a robust security culture at Amazon through knowledge sharing and team collaboration.
Engaging in cross-team projects that aim to enhance the security of Amazon and its customers' data throughout its lifecycle.
Your day-to-day activities will include:
Identifying security issues and risks; reviewing and approving mitigation plans for Ads products.
Influencing product teams and senior leadership to adopt practices that uphold a high security standard.
Advising development teams on optimal security components such as key management solutions, authentication, and encryption.
Proposing and collaborating on strategic security initiatives.
Recommending and designing security-focused tools to help product teams avoid security misconfigurations and vulnerabilities.
Creating and interpreting security policies and procedures to define security requirements.
Developing training materials to promote general security awareness and inform developers on identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities.
Deciding on new security tools and strategies needed for scalable security in service development.
Supporting incident response activities as a security subject matter expert.
At Amazon, security is paramount to maintaining customer trust and providing wonderful customer experiences.
We highly value diverse experiences and encourage applicants from various backgrounds, even if you do not meet every qualification. If your career is just starting, has an unconventional path, or includes alternative experiences, we welcome your application!
Join us to build your career while making a significant impact on security across a wide array of areas, including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and more!