Application Security Engineer, ETSE – Amazon – Vancouver, BC (CA) – $230,100/year

Help us protect not only the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing environment but also our customers! Since 2006, our team at AWS has enabled customers to bring innovative ideas to life in ways that aren’t possible in traditional IT environments.

With AWS, you can flexibly harness compute, storage, security, and other services from across the globe as your business demands them. AWS Security is on the cutting edge of many security issues, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, and more, all operating at massive scale.

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 analyze the security of applications, discover and address security issues, build security automation, and quickly react to new threat scenarios. Learn from and be mentored by those who are building and securing our cutting-edge services.

About Us

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and aims to maintain customer trust by ensuring security across all of Amazon’s products and services. Our team is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we offer talented security professionals opportunities to grow and build experience in various areas, including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and more.

We provide an environment that fosters continuous learning, encourages open dialogue, and supports work-life harmony. Flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture, helping you achieve both personal and professional success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct application security reviews to identify and address vulnerabilities.
• Perform mobile security reviews and ensure secure architecture design.
• Develop threat models and security tools to automate security processes.
• Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams.
• Create security guidance documentation and improve security metrics delivery.
• Assist with recruiting activities and administrative tasks.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, or network security.
• Experience with AWS products and services.
• Programming experience in languages such as Python, Java, and C++.

Compensation & Benefits

Amazon offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary ranging from $137,800 to $230,100/year depending on experience and location.
• Equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation as part of a total package.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life harmony.

Why Join Us?

At Amazon Security, we continuously raise our performance bar to become Earth’s Best Employer. You will find extensive training resources and endless knowledge-sharing opportunities to help you grow into a well-rounded professional. Our culture values diversity, curiosity, and learning to address the toughest security challenges.

We believe in achieving success at work without sacrificing at home. We support flexible work hours and arrangements to help you maintain a balance between personal and professional life.

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How to Apply

Apply now to become an Application Security Engineer and be a part of Amazon’s mission to maintain customer trust and provide world-class security across all of Amazon’s products and services.