Amazon - Austin, TX
posted 3 months ago
AWS Security is at the forefront of addressing a wide array of security challenges across various platforms and technologies, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile devices, virtualization, and custom hardware, all operating at a massive scale. Our collaborative team is dedicated to the growth of each member as our business expands. We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to ensure that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. In this role, you will analyze the security of applications and services, identify and resolve security issues, build security automation, and respond swiftly to emerging threat scenarios. You will have the opportunity to learn from and be mentored by experts who are building and securing our cutting-edge services. As an Application Security Engineer at Amazon, you are expected to excel in multiple domains and make significant contributions to the AWS IT Security team and various groups throughout Amazon. Security engineers are tasked with developing elegant solutions to complex business problems and applying appropriate technologies while adhering to security engineering best practices. You will also mentor junior engineers and serve as a security thought leader within the organization. It is essential to foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when faced with differing opinions. Engineers in this role are expected to actively participate in planning the AWS Security team's work and continuously seek opportunities for process improvement. A deep understanding of at least one specialty area is crucial, as you will be a sought-after resource both within AWS Security and across Amazon, while also having a broad understanding of Information Security applications in various technical areas.