Come help us protect a critical security service in the AWS cloud and deliver world-class defense for AWS customers!
The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Identity team builds and operates the identity, authentication, and authorization stack for the AWS cloud. AWS Identity's services empower customers to confidently and securely execute their workflows with flexible controls which meet their individual security requirements.
We are seeking an experienced security engineer to work directly alongside our software and systems engineers to ensure the security of our customers. Together we design, implement, and validate the security framework on which massively scalable web applications and services are built. If you enjoy analyzing the security of web applications and services, building automated security solutions, working with others to foster a culture of security, learning and applying new skills on a daily basis, and helping to protect some of the most mission-critical systems in AWS, then join us our challenging endeavor!
Key job responsibilities
Drive continuous improvements for the security of Identity and Access Management primitives used by AWS
Embed directly within development teams as a security expert, delivering both timely guidance and robust software solutions to address customer needs
Stay up to date, anticipate and explore new threats as they apply to identity and access management systems
Build prototypes and proofs of concept to demonstrate feasibility for new, innovative security technologies
Collaborate efficiently with developers, other security engineers, and teams in AWS
Spearhead strategic security initiatives which have lasting impact on the defensive posture of AWS