Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host Operating Systems

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer to join their AWS Vulnerability Management organization, focusing on host operating system security and vulnerability management. This role is central to maintaining AWS's security posture across all services and infrastructure. The position involves working with critical AWS services like EC2, S3, RDS, and CloudHSM, requiring deep technical knowledge in operating systems, firmware, databases, and system hardening.

The role combines hands-on technical work with collaborative problem-solving, as you'll work directly with AWS service teams to develop and implement security solutions. You'll be responsible for the end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle, building innovative tools and processes to ensure effective patching and security maintenance at AWS scale.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to impact cloud security at a massive scale. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive salary ($125,500-$212,800), medical coverage, and career development opportunities. The company values work-life harmony and provides flexible working arrangements.

The ideal candidate should have experience in security engineering, strong programming skills, and the ability to work effectively with various technical teams. You'll be joining a team that values continuous learning, diversity of thought, and innovative problem-solving. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge security challenges while contributing to the safety and reliability of AWS's global infrastructure.

Working at Amazon Security means joining a team that's central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services. The role offers opportunities to grow in various security domains, from cloud to retail, healthcare, and physical security. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion, making it an ideal environment for security professionals looking to accelerate their careers.