Security Engineer II, AWS Security, Hardware Supply Chain Security

Amazon - Herndon, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Herndon, VA

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About the position

The Security Engineer II role at AWS focuses on enhancing the security of the hardware supply chain and data center operations. The position involves evaluating risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigations to ensure a secure environment for AWS customers. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to implement security controls and maintain high standards of security across AWS operations.

Responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders to ensure new and existing processes are secure
• Calibrate with broader team on security findings
• Review processes to ensure secure mechanisms exist and validate security controls
• Establish mechanisms to introduce security controls reducing individual reviews

Requirements

• 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object-oriented language experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
• Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
• 3+ years of Hardware Security and Operational Supply Chain Security experience

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
• Experience with AWS products and services
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++

Benefits

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