• Security Engineer II, AppSec Stores

    Amazon (Austin, TX)


    Description

    In Amazon Stores, we ship some of the widest arrays of technology found at any company. From Amazon.com to world class machine learning pipelines, from digital healthcare to no-checkout retail, we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe’s largest AWS deployment.

     

    As a Security Engineer on the security certifier team, you'll work closely with software development teams to ensure the safety and security of our customers as we build innovative new services. On any given day, you might review application code for security vulnerabilities, design and implement frameworks that help developers build faster and more securely, or collaborate with engineers to refine the architecture of a new service. You’ll also lead instructor-led trainings focused on emerging and trending security risks.

     

    The ideal candidate combines technical acumen with an ability to lead by influence and communicate clearly. Technically, this person will be a security generalist with one or more areas of deep expertise. In their communication, they will clearly articulate risks to technical and non-technical audiences alike. Interpersonally, successful candidates will effectively harmonize disparate opinions while effectively prioritizing risks to guide their partners towards secure solutions.

    Our organization prizes its employees, and we show it through investing in work-life

    harmony. We have dedicated resources that consistently innovate in reducing on-

     

    call time and ensuring the team spend their time on the highest-value tasks. Join the stores AppSec organization to work hard, have fun, and make history!

     

    Key job responsibilities

     

    - Creating, updating, and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects

     

    - Manual and Automated Secure Code Review, primarily in Java, Python and JavaScript

     

    - Development of security training content

     

    - Adversarial security analysis using modern tools to augment manual effort

     

    - Conducting security training and outreach for internal development teams

     

    - Security architecture and design guidance

     

    - Independently solve security problems that require novel methods or approaches

     

    - Influence your team’s and partners’ process, priorities, and choices to improve outcomes

     

    About the team

     

    About Amazon Security

    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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

    Basic Qualifications

    - 3+ year's experience in Application Security

     

    - Advanced knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication an security protocols, cryptography, or application security.

     

    - Experience reading and writing in at least one programming language

     

    - BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar technology degrees or 5+ years' equivalent technology experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    - 2+ Experience in the Application Security domain

     

    - Development experience in Python and/or Java.

     

    - Secure software development lifecycle experience.

     

    - 2+ Experience with creating and conducting security focused training.

     

    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.