Security Engineer I, AWS Proactive Security Team
Amazon
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- Why do you want to join Amazon?
- What is your experience with AWS? Tell me one thing you learned the hard way.
- Walk me through how code gets from a commit to production where you work.
- Tell me about an outage you handled. What did you learn from it?
- How do you decide what to monitor, and what should wake someone up at night?
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Practise the Security Engineer I, AWS Proactive Security Team at Amazon interview free →Are you passionate about protecting systems and data at massive scale? As a Security Engineer I at Amazon, you will help safeguard the applications and infrastructure that millions of customers rely on Basic qualifications: -2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) experience -Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field -Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent -Experience with web protocols, common security attacks, and remediation (non-internship) -Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance Preferred: -Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings 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. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, TX, Austin - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
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