Amazon Sr. Security Engineer, Client Device Security
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Description
Amazon IT Security Corporate Architecture and Design is a high visibility team that solves security challenges at a massive scale. We are looking for Security Engineers who are ready to take on a front-line role in addressing security issues across the largest cloud provider in the world. Security issues at this scale and speed require a passion for engineering robust solutions to complex security challenges, as well as the ability to quickly design and build internal tools to address them.
Key job responsibilities
Work in tandem with internal Amazon and AWS service teams to improve internal and external services. Respond to related security consultations and inquiries. Influence service teams across Amazon to develop systems and processes with security best practices. Attend internal and external training regarding security engineering and architecture. Support large-scale security incident investigations, participate in or lead post-mortem analyses. Design and create new service architectures along with internal and external service teams. Build and Operate security-related services for internal customers. Develop and mentor other security engineers.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
Basic Qualifications
BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, similar technology degrees or 8+ years’ equivalent technology experience. 5+ years experience in a security engineering or architecture role.
Preferred Qualifications
MS in Computer Science, Networking, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, similar technology degrees, or 10+ years’ equivalent experience. Proven experience with security architecture, system architecture, threat modeling, incident handling/response, reverse engineering, malware analysis, adversary methodologies, and/or threat intelligence. Comprehension of cryptographic algorithms and practical usage. Deep knowledge of Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android, and iOS client operating systems and associated management and security tooling. Possess a strong understanding of common enterprise technologies. Extensive knowledge of computing security issues and threat vectors. Experience with AWS products and services. Experience with cross-organizational collaboration and creation of remediation plans. Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role. Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Company - Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Job ID: A2605787
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