Cloud Security Application Engineer - Amazon : Job Details

Join our dynamic AWS Security team as a Cloud Security Application Engineer and play a critical role in protecting the cloud computing environment for millions of customers worldwide! In this exciting position, you will work on the essential services that form the backbone of AWS, directly influencing the security framework that underpins our entire cloud infrastructure.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading initiatives to secure foundational AWS services and applications.
• Conducting thorough application security reviews and secure architecture designs.
• Performing threat modeling and discovering potential security vulnerabilities.
• Building security automation tools and reacting promptly to emerging threats.
• Providing internal security training and creating security guidance documentation.
• Fostering collaboration with various teams to develop pragmatic solutions that balance business objectives with security.
• Assisting with recruiting efforts and mentoring junior engineers to promote growth within the team.

As a Cloud Security Application Engineer, you will be expected to:

We are passionate about your career growth and are committed to providing you with opportunities to develop new security skills while tackling some of the most challenging security challenges at AWS.

We value diverse experiences and encourage all candidates, even those who may not meet every qualification outlined, to apply. Your unique background and perspective could be just what we need to enhance our team.

Work-life balance is essential to us; therefore, we offer flexible work hours and arrangements to support your well-being.

Basic qualifications for this role include:

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in product/application security, including knowledge of threat modeling, secure design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience securing cloud services.
• Strong understanding of network security, including proficiency in network and web protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols).

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience designing and securing applications using AWS services.
• Ability to develop code with at least one modern programming language, such as Python.

Our compensation package reflects the market, with a base pay ranging from $136,000/year up to $212,800/year, depending on geographic location, skills, and experience. Additional compensation may include equity and sign-on payments.

We encourage you to apply and look forward to the possibility of you joining our team in shaping the future of security at AWS!