Amazon Web Services (AWS) · 2 hours ago
Security Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$159K/yr - $202K/yrAmazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Red Team Security Engineer to ensure systems and processes are secured against emerging threats. The role involves conducting offensive campaigns, threat testing, and collaborating with security teams to enhance security practices across AWS.
Agentic AIConsultingDevOpsInformation TechnologySoftwareWeb Development
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Vulnerability Identification and Tracking
Offensive security testing & vulnerability research
Emergent threat testing
Creating/maintaining automated threat emulation solutions
Recommendation of findings and threat mitigations
Produce high quality red team reports
Projects and research work as needed
Security training and outreach to internal development teams
Security guidance documentation
Security tool development
Security metrics delivery and improvements
Assistance with recruiting activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or 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+
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Preferred
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) equivalent, or higher
GIAC Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester (GXPN) equivalent, or higher
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Parental leave
Company
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Launched in 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) began exposing key infrastructure services to businesses in the form of web services -- now widely known as cloud computing.
Founded in 2002
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
BIRD Foundation
2025-01-22Grant
Leadership Team
Matt Garman
Chief Executive Officer
Anand Desikan
CTO, CXO Advisor, and Enterprise Technologist
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