Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management
Description For Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is seeking a passionate and innovative Security Engineer to join their Vulnerability Management team. This role represents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud security, where security is considered "job zero." The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while protecting AWS's vast cloud infrastructure and its customers.
The role combines technical expertise with security innovation, requiring skills in vulnerability assessment, automation, and large-scale data analysis. As a Security Engineer, you'll be part of an agile team solving complex security challenges that directly impact AWS customers worldwide. The position involves working with various AWS technologies to build and implement security solutions that protect both internal and external customers from security threats.
You'll be joining a creative, diverse, and collaborative team that's revolutionizing security approaches at AWS's unprecedented scale. The role offers exposure to multiple domains, including cloud services, IoT, identity and access management, and various platforms. You'll work closely with product teams, industry specialists, and organization leaders, giving you broad exposure and growth opportunities.
The position stands out for several reasons:
- Direct impact on AWS's global security posture
- Opportunity to work with massive-scale systems and data
- Collaboration with top security professionals
- Focus on automation and innovation
- Chance to influence security practices across AWS
AWS offers a supportive environment focused on continuous learning and professional growth. The company values work-life harmony and provides flexible working arrangements. The inclusive culture encourages diverse perspectives and ideas, making it an ideal place for security professionals who want to make a significant impact while growing their careers.
The role requires strong technical skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for security. You'll be expected to dive deep into complex security challenges while maintaining high standards and following security engineering best practices. If you're someone who enjoys tackling difficult security problems, working with cutting-edge technology, and having a direct impact on cloud security at a global scale, this position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career in security engineering.
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
- 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
- Flexible work hours
- Career development and training opportunities
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
- Work-life harmony
