Job Information
Amazon Security Engineer II, Identity and Access Management in Dallas, Texas
Description
We are seeking a Security Engineer to drive architectural reviews, threat models, develop requirements for corporate IAM adoption efforts, and support Amazon’s Corporate Identity and Access Management initiatives. You will drive programs that improve access management infrastructure across a complex global corporate environment, develop policies and procedures for the identity lifecycle, and provide identity and authN/authZ design review and threat modeling services across the enterprise.
This is a Security Engineer (SE) position supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM) team —the candidate will be responsible for implementing and supporting IAM initiatives, collaborating with Amazon business teams on secure design of their systems to protect Amazon and its customers data. Candidate will work with team members to execute security initiatives and contribute to improving overall IAM posture. Responsibilities include implementing SAST/DAST detections and applying security best practices to business units and applications.
Data-driven decisions are important to Amazon. You will draw heavily on your experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data to create compelling written and verbal communications to peer teams at all levels.
If you are excited about the challenges and opportunities described here and you have the background, education, and experience to excel in these areas, we’d love to talk with you further about our company, the team, and how you are uniquely qualified to join us!
Key job responsibilities
Protecting and securing Amazon authentication and authorization workflows.
Participate in the analysis, troubleshooting, investigation and remediation of identity security related activities and events.
Implement and maintain automated security audits to ensure identity workflows adhere to industry standard security requirements.
Create and maintain scripts to automate the generation of reports across various technologies.
Collaborate with other Amazon Security Engineers to support cross-team programs and solutions.
Work with teams on technologies such as Windows Single-Sign-On, Kerberos, FIDO/FIDO2, Passwordless Authentication, AuthZ, AuthN and Auditing.
A day in the life
Protecting and securing Amazon authentication and authorization workflows.
Participate in the analysis, troubleshooting, investigation and remediation of identity security related activities and events.
Implement and maintain automated security audits to ensure identity workflows adhere to industry standard security requirements.
Create and maintain scripts to automate the generation of reports across various technologies.
Collaborate with other Amazon Security Engineers to support cross-team programs and solutions.
Work with teams on technologies such as Windows Single-Sign-On, Kerberos, FIDO/FIDO2, Passwordless Authentication, AuthZ, AuthN and Auditing.
About the team
About Amazon Security
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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.
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience in identity and access management (IAM) programs
Demonstrable knowledge of current technologies in authentication, federation, and identity management space, such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, SCIM, U2F/UAF/FIDO2, HOTP, TOTP
Familiarity with using biometrics for authentication and managing related privacy considerations
Familiarity with relevant identity-oriented standards, such as NIST800-63 and GDPR
3+ years of security experience with one or more domains in the common body of knowledge (CBK)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree
Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent
Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
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