Application Security Engineer

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The Application Security Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is responsible for ensuring that services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. This role involves analyzing the security of applications, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, and responding to new threat scenarios. The position offers opportunities for career growth and mentorship within a collaborative team environment focused on security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application security reviews
• Perform penetration testing
• Engage in projects and research work as needed
• Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams
• Create security guidance documentation
• Develop security tools
• Deliver and improve security metrics
• Assist with recruiting activities and administrative work

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, and network security
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security

Nice-to-haves

• Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level
• Understanding of network and web related protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
• Understanding of web services
• Experience with multiple programming languages (Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrable teamwork skills and resourcefulness
• Self-driven with the ability to move projects forward despite ambiguity
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Inclusive team culture
• Work-life balance emphasis