Sr. Security Engineer, Application Security

DESCRIPTIONIn 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 innovative digital healthcare to no-checkout retail we push the boundaries of technology in every direction using the globe s largest AWS deployment As an AppSec engineer you will collaborate with software development teams to ensure we keep our customers safe while developing these novel services In a given day you might be inspecting an application s code for security issues building a new framework to help our software developers build faster and more securely or fine-tuning the design for a new service alongside its software developers 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 Our team puts a high value on work-life balance Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here which is why we aren t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online Instead we re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life-both in and outside of work Key job responsibilities Creating updating and maintaining threat models for a wide variety of software projects Security architecture and design guidance Manual and Automated Secure Code Review primarily in Java Python and Javascript Development of security automation tools Adversarial security analysis using innovative tools to augment manual effort Security training and outreach for internal development teams 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 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 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 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 Mentorship and 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 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- BS in Computer Science Information Security 5 years of demonstrated experience in areas such as application security offensive security and or systems security and have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions - Solid understanding of threat modeling design and architecture review manual source code review security vulnerabilities attacker exploit techniques and methods for their remediation and have excellent understanding of network architecture enterprise IT systems and cloud such as AWS - Programming Scripting skills E g Java Python Perl Bash Ruby PowerShell etc Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong problem-solving ability and the ability to work in ambiguous and constantly evolving environment - Can identify and remove bottlenecks for your teammates both in process and technology and collaborate with security stakeholders to develop security strategies and Can explain complex technical risks in simple clear language that non-technical stakeholders can easily understand and act upon PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- You demonstrate excellent judgement in assessing and prioritizing technical risk and you have a strong application security background with a focus on scalable solutions - You have experience building and securing complex AWS architecture - You have excellent written and verbal communication skills - You work to identify and remove bottlenecks for your teammates both in process and technologyOur 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 for more information If the country region you re applying in isn t listed please contact your Recruiting Partner