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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Security Engineer II, Stores Security Review... - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $159,300.0 - $202,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Cloud Services, Ruby, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Software Security, Swift (Programming Language), Information Technology, Golang - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gncmcc ## About the Role Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP - Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques - 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 - 2+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience - 3+ years of experience in a penetration testing or information security role Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of cloud service providers and their offerings, preferably AWS, and its various technologies and services - Experience in developing security tooling and automation - Experience in CTF competitions, CVE research, and/or Bug Bounty recognition * Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field ## Description Amazon's Information Security Review Operations Team is seeking a Security Engineer to help keep Amazon secure for its customers. In this role, you will attack Amazon's services, applications, and websites to discover security issues and report them to our internal technology teams. This position will provide you with challenging opportunities, both technologically and as a leader, but will also be a great deal of fun if hacking Amazon alongside a team of highly skilled individuals sounds exciting to you. A Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains. Engineers in this role work closely with teams throughout Information Security, as well as provide technical leadership and advice to teams and leaders throughout Amazon. You will be in direct contact with teams in a variety of business verticals, giving you first hand knowledge about how Amazon is built and how it operates at a deep, technical level. Additionally, you will leverage the knowledge you gain about Amazon to find new ways to break services, processes, and technologies throughout the company. Engineers in this role must show exemplary judgment in making technical trade-offs between short-term fixes and long-term security and business goals. You will demonstrate resilience and navigate ambiguous situations with composure and tact. You will be expected to provide thought leadership for the organization as you discover, invent, and innovate throughout the course of your duties. Above all else, a strong sense of customer obsession is necessary to focus on the ultimate goal of keeping Amazon and its customers secure. Key job responsibilities - Conducting high quality application security reviews and penetration tests independently, or as part of a team - Creating detailed engagement plans and thoroughly documenting findings, gaps, and remediation recommendations - Contributing to team tooling, innovation, and improvements - Communicating and collaborating with partner teams, service owners, Information Security, and senior leadership to influence, prioritize, and drive the resolution of discovered security findings, Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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