AmazonSecurity Engineer II - AMZ27587.1
Amazon is hiring a Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1 in Minneapolis, United States. It pays $159k-$202k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this cybersecurity role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Pay on this posting starts in line with the typical cybersecurity posting on Level.
- The posting mentions Java, C and Perl among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Provide frontline support for information security issues, conducting application security reviews, penetration testing, and threat modeling.
Position: Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Multiple Positions Available:
Provide frontline support for all information security related issues, such as penetration testing, network and service configuration, advising on security policy compliance, handling data confidentiality issues, and monitoring and responding to emerging threats. Contribute to the development of Information Security policies and process. Conduct application security reviews and recommend solutions to resolve application security issues. Provide information security support during events impacting tier one customer-facing services. Identify and troubleshoot recurring issues and escalate appropriately for full resolution.
(40 hours / week, 8:00am-5:00pm, Salary Range $159300 - $202400)
Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Basic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or Technology, Mathematics or a related field and one year of experience in the job offered or a related occupation. Must have one year of experience in the following skill(s): application and infrastructure information security; application of threat modeling or other risk identification techniques; knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing, source code review, configuring advanced runtime and static vulnerability testing tools and the development of exploits; programming in Java, C, C++, Perl, Ruby or Python; and coordinating responsibility of technical security tasks.
The pay range for this position in Minneapolis, MN is $159300 - $202400 (yr); however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience A sign-on bonus and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided by Minnesota Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via Amazon's internal or external careers site.
Preferred qualifications
All applicants must meet all the above listed requirements.
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.
How we rate this
Security Engineer II - AMZ27587.1 at Amazon rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- $159k
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where information security was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where penetration testing was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where threat modeling was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vulnerability assessment was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Java in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Information Security, Penetration Testing, Threat Modeling, Vulnerability Assessment, and Java. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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