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Amazon.com Services LLC

Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon.com Services LLC
Arlington, VA $136k - $184k/yr Full time Posted 19d ago
Application Security Aws Cloud Security Cloud Security Data Security Identity and Access Management Information Security InfoSec Security Security Assessment Security Testing Software Security
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Job Description

Security Engineer, AWS Security focuses on AppSec design evaluation and deep-dive assessments to help services launch with strong security controls.

Responsibilities

  • Run security design reviews for new and existing services by analyzing architecture documents and system designs for risk areas
  • Perform structured threat modeling to surface attack vectors and weaknesses in application architectures
  • Coordinate penetration testing activities to validate security controls and identify exploitable vulnerabilities
  • Record, triage, and communicate security findings to service teams with clear remediation guidance, then verify fixes are implemented
  • Advise development teams on secure coding practices, authentication and authorization mechanisms, cryptographic implementations, and data protection strategies
  • Identify high-severity security issues and escalate through appropriate channels, supporting timely remediation aligned with launch timelines
  • Maintain documentation covering review outcomes, security decisions, and risk assessments
  • Use automated tooling to assist security reviews and improve efficiency

Requirements

  • 2+ years of (non-internship) experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits (or equivalent)
  • Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance
  • Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings

Location

  • Arlington, VA (onsite)

Compensation

  • USD 136,000 - 184,000 per year

Technologies

  • AWS

Benefits

  • Sign-on payments
  • Restricted stock units (RSUs)
  • 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
  • Parental leave

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