Key job responsibilities
Application security reviews (includes architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews and security testing)
Mobile security reviews
Projects and research work as needed
Security training and outreach to internal development teams
Security guidance and documentation
Security workflow automation
Security metrics delivery and process improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security?
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.
Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
5+ years of any combination of the following: application security frameworks, identity and access controls, incident response, mobile security, cloud computing and security, AI security, threat intelligence, and penetration testing experience
5+ years of full secure software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations 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
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
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
Knowledge of commonly found software security vulnerabilities (like OWASP top 10) and remediation techniques.
Knowledge of basic networking and network security related concepts (TCP/UDP, Firewalls/Switches, Wi-Fi security, TLS, etc.)
Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent
Experience with security in service-oriented architectures/microservices and web services
Experience working with device technologies under development, familiarity with flashing firmware, basic device debugging and familiarity with reading/pulling device logs, or experience in technical support
Experience with Security Engineering and Assurance methodologies e.g. fuzzing, static and dynamic code analysis
Ability to drive multiple technically complex security reviews together while remaining effective at providing security guidance to stakeholders.
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.
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
