Description

　　Cloud security is our highest priority at AWS. As an AWS customer, you benefit from an environment built to meet the requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations. As an AWS Security team member, you will help secure that environment for our customers while working on cutting edge security products for a variety of platforms and technologies, all operating at massive scale.

　　We are looking for an experienced security leader to join the AWS AppSec team. As a security leader, you will own building and managing a team of security engineers and leaders, fostering a strong team culture. You and your team will be responsible for reviewing and testing our new services before release, partnering closely with our development teams to produce innovative and secure solutions. We're looking for a leader that's highly passionate about the potential of cloud computing and building a high performing security team.

　　Security Managers at Amazon have a track record of delivering high quality technology products and services in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. You should know how to prioritize, communicate clearly and compellingly, and understand how to drive a high level of focus and excellence with a strong team. AWS in general, and AppSec in particular, operates at very large scale and demands high standards, so a passion and discipline around security and delivery is critical. A high level of ownership and accountability is a must.

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　　About the team

　　About AmSec:

　　Diverse Experiences

　　Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

　　Why Amazon Security

　　At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. 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.

　　Work/Life Balance

　　We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

　　Inclusive Team Culture

　　In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

　　Training and Career growth

　　We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Vancouver, BC, CAN

　　Basic Qualifications

　　5+ years of experience leading, managing & developing high performance teams

　　5+ years of progressive experience within a software security team or similar operating environment

　　BA/BS in computer science, information security, related discipline, or equivalent work experience

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

　　Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

　　Strong information security risk-based prioritization abilities

　　Hands-on knowledge of information security technologies such as security design review, threat modeling, risk analysis, and software testing techniques

　　MA/MS in computer science/related field

　　Information security professional certifications encouraged (SANS GIAC, CISSP etc.)

　　Experience architecting, securing, and operating Amazon Web Services

　　A strong bias for action with proven ability to handle high stress, time sensitive security tasks

　　Experience managing remote team members

　　Excellent written communication skills, with a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concepts

　　Excellent attention to detail

　　*Willing to Consider Vancouver and Boston for locations

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

　　The base salary for this position ranges from $205,600/year up to $343,400/year. Salary is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.