Security Engineer, AWS Security

The AppSec Security Engineer evaluates service design and architecture and performs deep-dive security assessments to ensure applications and services meet a high security bar before launch. This role works alongside senior engineers to identify issues, drive remediation, and validate that security requirements are met.

Key job responsibilities

• Security Reviews: Conduct design reviews for new and existing services, evaluating architecture documents and system designs for security risks.
• Threat Modelling: Identify attack vectors and security weaknesses in application architectures through structured threat modelling exercises.
• Penetration Testing: Coordinate penetration testing to validate security controls and identify exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Finding Management: Document, track, and communicate security findings to service teams with clear remediation guidance, and verify fixes are implemented.
• Security Guidance: Advise development teams on secure coding practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms, cryptographic implementations, and data protection strategies.
• Escalation Support: Identify and escalate high-severity issues through appropriate channels, ensuring timely remediation aligned with launch timelines.
• Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of review outcomes, security decisions, and risk assessments.
• Tool Improvements: Leverage automated tools to support reviews and improve efficiency.

About the team

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