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Senior Security Engineer, Identity and Access Management, AWS Identity Security

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.
Seattle, Washington, USA
$143.3K a year
Full-time

Come help us protect a critical security service in the AWS cloud and deliver world-class defense for AWS customers!

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity team builds and operates the identity, authentication, and authorization stack for the AWS cloud.

AWS Identity's services empower customers to confidently and securely execute their workflows with flexible controls which meet their individual security requirements.

We are seeking an experienced security engineer to work directly alongside our software and systems engineers to ensure the security of our customers.

Together we design, implement, and validate the security framework on which massively scalable web applications and services are built.

If you enjoy analyzing the security of web applications and services, building automated security solutions, working with others to foster a culture of security, learning and applying new skills on a daily basis, and helping to protect some of the most mission-critical systems in AWS, then join us our challenging endeavor!

Key job responsibilities

Drive continuous improvements for the security of Identity and Access Management primitives used by AWS

Embed directly within development teams as a security expert, delivering both timely guidance and robust software solutions to address customer needs

Stay up to date, anticipate and explore new threats as they apply to identity and access management systems

Build prototypes and proofs of concept to demonstrate feasibility for new, innovative security technologies

Collaborate efficiently with developers, other security engineers, and teams in AWS

Spearhead strategic security initiatives which have lasting impact on the defensive posture of AWS

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in software development, system and network security
  • Expert understanding of common authentication / authorization practices, user directory systems, internet protocols, and operating system security
  • Experience architecting, securing, and operating AWS products and services
  • Relevant knowledge of threat modeling and secure coding practices
  • Experience with service-oriented architectures and web services security
  • Knowledge of one mainstream programming language, preferably Java

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Masters or PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Experience on a Red Team or implementing proactive security practices in a professional setting
  • Sharp analytical abilities and proven system design skills
  • Ability to accomplish stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
  • Excellent leadership, teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Strong sense of ownership and drive
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • 30+ days ago
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