Location: Remote (USA)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: 136,000−136,000−212,800 per year
Company: Amazon (Amazon Work from Home)

About Amazon’s Stores Security Red Team

Amazon’s Stores Security Red Team is at the forefront of safeguarding Amazon’s infrastructure and ensuring the security of its customers. As a Security Engineer II, you’ll join a team of highly skilled professionals tasked with identifying vulnerabilities, emulating adversary tactics, and enhancing Amazon’s defensive capabilities. This is a remote job opportunity, allowing you to work from home while contributing to one of the world’s most innovative and customer-centric companies.

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, enjoy solving complex problems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities

As a Security Engineer II, you will:

• Conduct red team engagements across Amazon’s infrastructure, services, and processes.
• Develop detailed engagement plans and emulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Document timelines, attack paths, findings, and recommendations thoroughly.
• Collaborate with partner teams, service owners, and senior leadership to prioritize and resolve security findings.
• Perform manual examinations of systems, applications, and networks to identify weaknesses.
• Create high-quality exploit chains, proof-of-concept scenarios, and reports for stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of tools, processes, and documentation to enhance red team operations.
• Mentor and train other Red Team engineers and assist in recruiting and interviewing new talent.

Requirements and Skills

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• Three or more years of expertise with object-oriented programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java,.Net, C++, or other comparable languages.
• 3+ years of experience on a Red Team or in offensive security roles.
• 2+ years of experience in threat modeling, secure coding, identity management, software development, cryptography, system administration, or network security.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with AWS products and services.
• Experience with offensive security tools such as Cobalt Strike, Metasploit, and Burp Suite.
• Strong familiarity with the tactics, methods, and procedures (TTPs) of the adversary.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Resilience and composure in ambiguous or high-pressure situations.
• A customer-obsessed mindset focused on keeping Amazon and its customers secure.

Why Join Amazon?

• Remote Work Flexibility: Enjoy the convenience of working from home while being part of a global team.
• Inclusive Culture: Amazon is committed to diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities for all employees.
• Career Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the security of one of the world’s largest eCommerce platforms.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, apply now through Indeed USA or the Indeed Website for Jobs. This is a remote job that offers the flexibility to work from home while building a rewarding career with Amazon.

FAQs

1. Is this a fully remote job?
Yes, this is a remote job that allows you to work from home. Candidates must be located in the USA.

2. What qualifications are required for this role?
A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, 3+ years of programming experience, and 3+ years of Red Team or offensive security experience.

3. How can I apply for this job?
You can apply through Indeed USA or the Indeed website for jobs.

4. Does Amazon offer accommodations for candidates with disabilities?
Yes, Amazon is committed to inclusivity and offers accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Visit Amazon’s Accommodations Page for more information.