Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1

Amazon.com, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$159,300.0 - $202,400.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

C (Programming Language) Java (Programming Language) Software System Penetration Testing C++ (Programming Language) Code Review Cyber Security Information Systems Perl (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Ruby Software Security Information Technology

Job description

Provide frontline support for all information security related issues, such as penetration testing, network and service configuration, advising on security policy compliance, handling data confidentiality issues, and monitoring and responding to emerging threats. Contribute to the development of Information Security policies and process. Conduct application security reviews and recommend solutions to resolve application security issues. Provide information security support during events impacting tier one customer-facing services. Identify and troubleshoot recurring issues and escalate appropriately for full resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Technology, Mathematics or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): application and infrastructure information security; application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques; knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing, source code review, configuring advanced runtime and static vulnerability testing tools and the development of exploits; programming in Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python; and coordinating responsibility of technical security tasks.

Benefits & conditions

(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159300 - $202400)

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action Employer - Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation, The pay range for this position in Minneapolis, MN is $159300 - $202400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Minnesota Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon’s internal or external careers site.

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