Key job responsibilities
- Evaluating and recommending new and emerging security products and technologies
- Identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
- Through security risk assessments, identify repeatable work streams and influence automation of such streams to reduce cycle times and drive efficiency.
- Participate in the design discussions and development of user stories for automation
- Positively influence Security Governance initiatives; partner with engineering teams to develop a Security dashboard that provides ongoing Leadership visibility of the security posture, threats and risks.
- Establish credibility and maintain strong working relationships with technical groups involved with security including but not limited to Security Teams, AWS (Amazon Web Services), Legal, Compliance, and Developer Community
- Build and influence supply chain software security as a core competency throughout InfoSec’s relationships with internal Amazon teams, partners, and vendors.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

Why Amazon Security
At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training and 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.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- At least 5 years of experience in application security, threat modeling, secure coding, software development, secure software or system design
- At least 3 years of experience in a development or security role working with development team(s) that delivered commercial software or software-based services
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of any combination of the following: security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security
- Experience with multiple programming languages (such as, Java, C++, Ruby, Python, Perl, etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience managing and delivering security solutions at scale.
- Experience with DevOps, Software Build and Deployment systems, Software Composition Analysis