Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management, Host Operating Systems

Amazon is a global technology company and the world's largest e-commerce platform.
$125,500 - $212,800
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management, Host Operating Systems

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer to join the AWS Vulnerability Management organization, focusing on host operating system patching and vulnerability remediation. This role is crucial in maintaining security across AWS infrastructure and services. The position involves working with major AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, CloudHSM, and Amazon Linux, requiring deep expertise in operating systems, firmware, databases, and system hardening.

The role combines technical depth with security focus, requiring collaboration with various AWS teams to develop and implement security solutions at scale. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle, building innovative security solutions that enable internal teams to maintain secure systems efficiently.

Working at Amazon Security offers unique opportunities to impact cloud security at massive scale. The team values diverse experiences and perspectives, fostering an inclusive culture focused on continuous learning and growth. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career development opportunities while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $125,500 to $212,800 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage. This role is perfect for security professionals who are passionate about cloud security, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to work with some of the most advanced cloud infrastructure in the industry.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise in security engineering with strong communication skills, able to work effectively with various teams while maintaining high security standards. You'll be part of a team that's essential to maintaining customer trust and security across all AWS services, making a direct impact on cloud security at global scale.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management, Host Operating Systems

  • Work with AWS service teams to identify and build security solutions
  • Build tooling and drive process improvements
  • Manage end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle across AWS
  • Enable internal service teams through building innovative security solutions
  • Work with security and software engineers to understand their needs and design security solutions

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management, Host Operating Systems

Python
Java
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Math, Statistics or related discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
  • 1+ years of experience in network, system, or software architecture
  • 1+ years of scripting or programming experience in Ruby, Python, Shell/BASH scripting, Java, C/C++, C*, Perl, or other languages

Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management, Host Operating Systems

Medical Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development
  • Inclusive work culture

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