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[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10589218/sr-security-engineer-proactive-security) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Amazon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) / Sr. Security Engineer, Proactive Security ## Job description AWS Security is on the innovation of many security issues for a wide variety of platforms and technologies including cloud services, Internet of things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile devices, virtualization and custom hardware, all operating at massive scale. Similarly, our highly collaborative team is committed to each team member’s growth as our business grows. AWS Security is looking for a Sr. Application Security Engineer to help validate that our services, applications, and websites are designed and implemented to the highest security standards. You will be responsible for analyzing the security of applications and services, discovering and addressing security issues, building security automation, and quickly reacting to new threat scenarios. You will have the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, those who are building and securing our innovative services. A Sr. Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in multiple domains and provide significant contributions to the AWS IT Security team and to multiple groups throughout Amazon. Security engineers are expected to develop elegant solutions to complex business problems and apply appropriate technologies while following security engineering best practices. You are also expected to mentor more junior engineers and be a security thought leader for the organization. A Sr. Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the AWS Security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. They should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS Security and by groups throughout Amazon), while having an understanding of the application of Information Security in a broad range of technical areas. ### Key job responsibilities - Application security reviews (includes architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews and security testing) - Mobile security reviews - Projects and research work as needed - Security training and outreach to internal development teams - Security guidance and documentation - Security workflow automation - Security metrics delivery and process improvements - Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work About the team ### 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. ### Training & 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. ### 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days - Location: US, WA, Seattle[Apply on Amazon’s careers site →](https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10589218/sr-security-engineer-proactive-security) ## Hiring at Amazon - Open jobs: 21,930 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 10, 2026 [All Amazon jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Amazon ### [Sr. Security Engineering Manager, Devices and Services Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/724d5f653443639a8193/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Sr. Signal Integrity HDE, PCIe & Signal Integrity Team](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/87c82a499fdbe3cee62a/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Sr. Software Dev Engineer, AWS EKS](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/227544d3f2d3bca91214/) US, WA, Seattle ### [Sr. Software Dev Engineer, AWS Insights and Optimizations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/amazon/jobs/4df9f8f211282377c2fb/) US, WA, Seattle ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Security Engineer, Proactive Security - Platform](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/doordash/jobs/5b458309733d191624a4/) DoorDash · Los Angeles, CA ### [Staff Security Engineer, Proactive Security - AI](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/doordash/jobs/2753bafc8a75b78ea664/) DoorDash · San Francisco, CA ### [Principal Consultant, Offensive Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/0a6f05765cebe4129861/) Palo Alto Networks · Burbank, CA ### [Senior Consulting Director, AI Security, Proactive Services (Unit 42)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/palo-alto-networks/jobs/b07beb5d6a6f13b9ee48/) Palo Alto Networks · Santa Clara, CA ### [Consumer Originations Proactive Outreach Agent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/96f1336d69389d148cd5/) JPMorganChase · Jacksonville, FL, United States [Jobs in Seattle, WA](/locations/us/wa/seattle/)[Jobs in Washington](/locations/us-wa/)[Security jobs](/functions/security/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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