Security Engineer-Pentest, Continuous Security Testing

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join Continuous Security Testing (CST), the AWS team that thinks like an adversary against systems running in production. You will follow real-world signals to Basic qualifications: - Experience applying threat modeling or other risk identification techniques or equivalent - Perform offensive testing of web applications and services, and source code review, to identify non-trivial issues - Script your way out of problems and deploy code in an enterprise environment - Experience with AWS technologies and services (e.g. S3, Lambda, EC2, KMS, IAM) - Be data-driven and support your conclusions with evidence - A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience - Experience in professional penetration testing, source code auditing, bug hunting, or CTF experience - Demonstrable depth in at least two complex security domains such as identity and access management (IAM), web application and API security, networking, or workload and tenant isolation - Experience finding security issues in multiple languages, including one or more of Java, Python, JavaScript, Rust, Ruby and C - Experience in code development using Python or an equivalent language, including boto3 Preferred: - Experience turning a single finding into a campaign or detection across many systems - Experience using AI tools or LLMs to scale security research, and judging where they fall short - Experience working with threat intelligence or detection teams - Experience performing or supporting Red Team engagements - Experience running an initiative such as a CTF or an apprenticeship Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. 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.