Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

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Description For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

AWS Security is seeking a Security Engineer for their AWS Vulnerability Management (AVM) team, where security is considered job zero. This role combines analytics, cybersecurity skills, and technical expertise to protect AWS cloud services and customers. You'll be responsible for vulnerability management, working with various AWS teams to assess, triage, and remediate security risks. The position requires strong technical expertise in security, system architecture, and automation. You'll collaborate with service teams, review architectural mitigations, and develop automated solutions for security challenges. The role offers opportunities for growth in a diverse, inclusive environment that values work-life harmony. AWS provides comprehensive benefits and focuses on continuous learning and development. This position is ideal for security professionals passionate about working at scale and making a significant impact on cloud security.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

  • Interpret and triage vulnerability disclosures
  • Collaborate with AWS experts on technical solutions
  • Review and assess vulnerabilities
  • Work with service team engineers to understand architectural mitigations
  • Establish risk-based approach to vulnerabilities
  • Standardize workflows to streamline remediation efforts
  • Provide guidance on compensating controls
  • Research potential impact of software vulnerabilities
  • Author risk assessment statements and remediation guidance
  • Develop tooling to automate vulnerability management processes
  • Periodic on-call responsibilities

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management

Python
Java
Ruby
  • Bachelor's 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
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences

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