Amazon Senior AWS Application Security Engineer ETSE 

Canada, Ontario, Toronto 

695013712

AWS Security is looking for an Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible for analyzing the security of applications and services, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, and quickly reacting to new threat scenarios. You will have the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, those who are building and securing our cutting-edge services.You will foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS IT Security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. You should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS Security and by groups throughout Amazon), while having an understanding of the application of information security in a broad range of technical areas.You will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.Key job responsibilities
Application security reviews
Mobile security reviews
Secure architecture design
Threat modeling
Projects and research work as neededSecurity guidance documentation
Security tool development
Security metrics delivery and improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
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*MS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
*Minimum of 5 years of experience with any combination of the following: mobile security, threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
*Minimum of 5 years of experience and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security

*Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level
*An understanding of network and web related protocols (such as, TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
*An understanding of web services
Experience with multiple programming languages (such as, Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.)
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills