Amazon Security Engineer Infrastructure Application 

United States, Texas, Austin 

187280582

AWS Security is looking for a Security Engineer to help validate that our corporate and data center infrastructure and the services built to support it are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible for analyzing the security of our network, 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 networking, 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
- Infrastructure, application, and network security reviews
- Secure architecture design
- Threat modeling
- Projects and research work as needed- Security guidance documentation
- Security tool development
- Security metrics delivery and improvements
- Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative workA day in the lifeDiverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.Training & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance

- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of experience with security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security.
- 5+ years of experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security.

- Experience implementing security solutions at the business division level.
- Experience with the complexities of data center infrastructure.
- 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 and scripting languages (such as, Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.).
- Sharp analytical abilities and proven design skills.