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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Security Engineer, AWS Proactive Security - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $159,300.0 - $202,400.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, User Authentication, C++ (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Domain Name System (DNS), Hypertext Transfer Protocols (HTTP), HTTP Secure, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, Secure Coding, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Scripting, Software Security, Swift (Programming Language), Golang, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/86B98F594C8648C3969BA23FC07346B9/job/ ## About the Role You will foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS IT Security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. You should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS Security and by groups throughout Amazon), while having an understanding of the application of information security in a broad range of technical areas. You will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties., * 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience * 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience * 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship) experience * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or 2+ years of IT Security experience * Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP * Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, * 2+ 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 scripting, programming, or security code review in a common language, such as Python, Java or C++ experience * Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols, analyze log outputs, or automate basic tasks * Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP * Experience with AWS products and services ## Description * Application security reviews * Penetration testing * 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 and administrative work A day in the life You'll collaborate with engineering teams to help them build secure services from the start. On any given day, you might be threat modeling a new architecture, reviewing code for security issues, building automation to scale security practices, or guiding a partner team through a secure design decision. Senior engineers on your team will help you develop depth in application security and sharpen your ability to communicate risk clearly. Over time, you'll own relationships with partner teams and become their trusted security resource., At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices. Training & 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, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. 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. 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