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Security Engineer, AWS AppSec

Amazon Web Services

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  2. What is your experience with AWS? Tell me one thing you learned the hard way.
  3. Tell me about an outage you handled. What did you learn from it?
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AWS Security is looking for an Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible Basic qualifications: - Experience in industry-based security vulnerabilities identification, attack patterns, and remediation techniques (non-internship) - Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields - Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent - Experience in one or more of the following: application security frameworks, security code reviews, incident response, security infrastructure, penetration testing, mobile security, cloud security, AI security, identity and access controls - Experience with coding/scripting in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C, C++, Java, Ruby, or PowerShell) Preferred: - Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings - Knowledge of one or more of the following domains: access-control system and methodology, network security, application- and system-development security, security architecture and models, cryptography, and operations security - Experience with a scripting language such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, Perl, Ruby or similar - Experience in application security architecture, security code reviews, security testing, incident response, or security infrastructure Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. As a total compensation company, Amazon's package may include other elements such as sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance), Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and other resources to improve health and well-being. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those interviewed will be advised as to hiring status. CAN, BC, Vancouver - 107,600.00 - 179,700.00 CAD annually

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