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Amazon Security Engineer II, Curriculum Labs & Engineering in Arlington, Virginia

Description

As cloud technologies continue to transform businesses, skilled individuals are in high demand. At Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification Team (T&C), we are passionate about revolutionizing the way people advance their cloud skills and careers. We equip diverse builders of today and tomorrow with the knowledge they need to leverage the power of the AWS Cloud. Join our dynamic, fast-growing team and help us empower our customers to build cloud skills.

At AWS, security is job zero. The Training and Certification Team is looking for a Lab Security Engineer who is passionate about security and wants to be a part of building the most secured and exciting training labs for AWS Training and Certification.

You will be responsible for securing the lab environment, which is used to develop and deliver highly technical training on AWS technologies, including cloud security, machine learning (ML), and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions. In this role, you will work closely with the AWS AppSec security team and AWS Labs team to implement and maintain robust security measures that adhere to latest security requirements for cloud technologies.

Key job responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain security measures to protect lab systems, applications, and infrastructure.

  • Conduct security assessments and audits on lab environments and applications to identify vulnerabilities and risks.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including lab developers, architects, lab engineering to design and deploy security solutions for the lab.

  • Monitor security systems and respond to security incidents within the lab environment.

  • Contribute to the development of security policies and standard operating procedures for the lab.

  • Provide support and guidance to lab personnel on security best practices.

  • Review security logs and alerts to identify potential threats within the lab.

  • Take lead during security incidents and develop response strategies in collaboration with the engineering team.

  • Conduct security assessments on new lab systems and applications.

  • Stay current with emerging security threats and technologies to enhance the lab's security posture.

About the team

# Diverse Experiences

Amazon 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 AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

# 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 in the cloud.

# Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

# Mentorship 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, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent

  • CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CFR (CyberSec First Responder) or Cloud+ or CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) or GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or PenTest- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP

  • 5+ years of experience in Data Center security or information security roles.

  • Strong understanding of secure coding practices and common infrastructure vulnerabilities.

  • Experience in conducting security assessments, penetration testing, and vulnerability analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience

  • Experience with AWS products and services

  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C+- Cloud Security Certifications

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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