Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team

Amazon Security (AmSec) is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Secure Hardware and Foundational Technologies group. Since 2006, AmSec has been at the forefront of cloud computing security, enabling customers to innovate safely in ways not possible in traditional IT environments. This role focuses on securing foundational platforms including OS kernels, virtualization, device emulation, firmware, and hardware.

The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cloud computing security at one of the world's largest technology companies. You'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive security reviews, threat modeling, developing detection tools, and performing hands-on security evaluations. The role requires deep technical expertise in areas such as enterprise networking, hardware-rooted security, operating system hardening, and cloud-scale administrative infrastructure.

As a senior member of the team, you'll provide technical direction to diverse engineering and business leaders, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a security thought leader within the organization. The role demands strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture, offering numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. The organization provides flexible work arrangements to support work-life harmony and offers comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and 401k.

Working in this role, you'll collaborate with teams across Amazon to secure cutting-edge technologies including cloud services, IoT, identity and access management, mobile devices, virtualization, and custom hardware - all operating at massive scale. The position offers excellent career growth opportunities as you expand your security expertise across multiple domains.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact on cloud computing security while working with the latest technologies and contributing to the protection of Amazon's vast customer base. The role combines technical depth with leadership opportunities, offering a challenging and rewarding career path in one of technology's most critical domains.