Senior Security Engineer, ReSec Red Team
Job ID: 2868931 | Amazon Development Center (Tel Aviv)
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon’s Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to new product features that set AWS apart in the industry. As part of UC, you’ll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with customers requiring specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
The ReSec Red Team participates in security research, penetration testing, threat modeling, and design. We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer with expertise in database security to ensure our services and applications adhere to the highest security standards. Passion for security, vulnerability research, and database technologies is essential.
Responsibilities
* Conduct security research, vulnerability assessments, and penetration tests.
* Develop and implement security controls for AWS services.
* Collaborate with teams to improve security architecture and practices.
Basic Qualifications
* 6+ years of experience in software security (vulnerability research, penetration testing, etc.).
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
* 4+ years working in a Linux environment.
* 4+ years of experience with at least one scripting language (Shell, Python, Perl).
* 3+ years working with relational databases focusing on user management, authentication, authorization, and network protocols.
Preferred Qualifications
* Passion for security research and vulnerability discovery.
* Experience supporting Red Team engagements and penetration testing.
* Participation in security competitions, bug bounty programs, or open-source security research.
* Domain expertise in security architecture, network security, IAM, cryptography, or software security.
* Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
* Knowledge of full-stack Linux/Unix architectures.
* Working knowledge of C/C++.
* Experience managing security incidents and threat response.
We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of background or experience. We offer flexible work hours, an inclusive culture, mentorship, and career growth opportunities. For accommodations during the application process, visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer.
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