Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
4+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · Cloud

Description For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

Join AWS Security's Vulnerability Management team as a Security Engineer in a role that puts security at the forefront of cloud computing. As part of AWS, where "security is job zero," you'll be working with a creative, diverse, and collaborative team that's revolutionizing security practices at an unprecedented scale.

The position offers the opportunity to work on critical security challenges that directly impact every AWS customer. You'll be responsible for identifying security risks, analyzing big data, and building automated solutions that enhance AWS's security posture. The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, as you'll work across all of AWS, interacting with product teams, industry specialists, and organization leaders.

Your day-to-day work will involve diving into large datasets, performing vulnerability assessments, and implementing automation solutions to improve security operations. You'll leverage AWS's full technology stack to build services that protect both internal and external customers from security threats. The position requires someone who can prioritize effectively, think creatively, and maintain high standards while following security engineering best practices.

The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion, with ongoing DEI events and learning experiences. AWS Security values diverse experiences and perspectives, recognizing that the most challenging security problems require a variety of viewpoints and approaches. The organization offers excellent career growth opportunities, with resources for knowledge-sharing and professional development.

Working at AWS Security means joining a proven leader in various security domains, including cloud services, IoT, identity and access management, and more. The role offers the chance to make a significant impact while working with cutting-edge technology and some of the industry's brightest minds. If you're passionate about security, automation, and working at scale, this position offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the security of AWS's global infrastructure.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

  • Build and implement solutions to identify software based risks in AWS services with a focus on automation
  • Perform vulnerability and impact assessments taking into account base, temporal, and environmental factors
  • Query, analyze, and report on large datasets
  • Work with software builders to apply environmental context against findings to adjust risk scores
  • Implement automation to improve operational throughput and efficiency
  • Serve as a security thought leader for the team and AWS Security

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

Python
Java
Linux
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related degree; or 4+ years equivalent technology experience
  • 3 years experience in system, network, and/or application security
  • 3 years experience in threat modeling and interpreting vulnerability disclosures
  • 2 years experience building automated tools in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, PowerShell, or Ruby
  • Strong understanding of networking, operating system internals, and system design

Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment
  • Work-life harmony

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