Apply Now: Senior Security Engineer, Offensive Security Penetration Testing - Unlock Your Potential in Cybersecurity

Posted 2025-10-26
Remote, USA Full Time Immediate Start
Join our team of innovative and motivated cybersecurity professionals as a Senior Security Engineer, Offensive Security Penetration Testing, and take your career to the next level! This remote position offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of experts in the field, with a competitive salary and a chance to make a real impact in the world of cybersecurity. As a Senior Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping to keep Amazon secure for its customers, by attacking Amazon's services, applications, and websites to discover security issues and report them to our internal technology teams. At Amazon, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. 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. About the Role As a Senior Security Engineer, Offensive Security Penetration Testing, you will be responsible for leading high-quality application penetration tests independently, or as part of a team. You will create detailed engagement plans and thoroughly document findings, gaps, and remediation recommendations. You will also develop and implement improvements to team tooling, innovation, and processes, and influence team strategy, direction, and priorities. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading high-quality application penetration tests independently, or as part of a team Creating detailed engagement plans and thoroughly documenting findings, gaps, and remediation recommendations Developing and implementing improvements to team tooling, innovation, and processes Influencing team strategy, direction, and priorities Advancing strategic initiatives by influencing leadership, key stakeholders, and partnering with teams throughout Amazon Leading effective teamwork, communication, collaboration, and commitment across multiple disparate groups with competing priorities Communicating and collaborating with partner teams, service owners, Information Security, and senior leadership to influence, prioritize, and drive the resolution of discovered security findings Requirements To be successful in this role, you will need: 5+ years of experience as a Security Engineer (such as application security, penetration testing, red teaming, incident response, etc.) A BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar technology degrees, or 8+ years of equivalent technology experience Experience with various threat modeling methodologies, coding skills, and strong communication skills Secure software development lifecycle experience Knowledge of distributed systems and security protocols Experience briefing senior leaders We value diverse experiences and encourage candidates to apply, even if they don't meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. What We Offer At Amazon, we offer a competitive salary, as well as a range of benefits, including: A comprehensive compensation package, including equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits Flexible work hours and arrangements to support work-life harmony Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow and succeed A diverse and inclusive workplace, with a culture that values and celebrates individuality and creativity Our Culture At Amazon, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value work-life harmony and offer flexible work hours and arrangements to support our employees' needs. We're also committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help our employees grow and succeed. Our team is passionate about learning and innovation, and we're always looking for new ways to improve and grow. We're a collaborative and supportive team, and we're looking for someone who is passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real impact. How to Apply If you're excited about the opportunity to join our team as a Senior Security Engineer, Offensive Security Penetration Testing, please submit your application today. Don't worry if you don't meet every single requirement - we value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Apply To This Job Equal Opportunities Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us. 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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Conclusion Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Security Engineer, Offensive Security Penetration Testing. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career in cybersecurity. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply for this job
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