AWS Application Security Engineer, AppSec -EC2

$136,000 - $212,800/Yr

Amazon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

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About the position

The AWS Application Security Engineer role focuses on ensuring that AWS services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. The engineer will analyze application security, address security issues, build security automation, and respond to new threats. This position offers opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a collaborative team dedicated to security excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct application security reviews
• Perform mobile security reviews
• Design secure architecture
• Engage in threat modeling
• Participate 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

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in application security including threat modeling, secure design reviews, code reviews, and penetration testing
• Expertise in multiple security domains such as identity management, authentication, cryptography, networking, and web protocols

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS products and services
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

Benefits

• Flexible work hours and arrangements
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Work-life balance support