Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team
Description For 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 enabling customers to bring ideas to life in cloud computing environments. This role focuses on securing foundational platforms including OS kernels, virtualization, device emulation, firmware, and hardware.
The position requires deep technical expertise in hardware security, firmware, and virtualization. You'll be responsible for conducting security reviews, threat modeling, developing security detection tools, and performing penetration testing. The role demands both technical depth and the ability to communicate complex security concepts to diverse stakeholders.
As a senior member of the team, you'll shape the future of cloud computing security while working on cutting-edge technologies including IoT, identity management, and custom hardware solutions. You'll mentor junior engineers and serve as a security thought leader within Amazon.
The role offers significant growth opportunities in one of the world's leading tech companies. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values diverse perspectives and work-life harmony. Amazon Security provides opportunities to work across various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, and healthcare.
Key responsibilities include security reviews for hardware and devices, penetration testing, vulnerability research, threat modeling, and providing security guidance to development teams. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on security challenges at massive scale.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical knowledge with strong communication skills and the ability to influence security practices across the organization. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on Amazon's security posture while working with cutting-edge technology and talented security professionals.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team
- Conducting security reviews
- Threat modeling
- Developing security detection tooling
- Performing hands-on security evaluations (pen-testing)
- Providing technical direction and risk mitigation guidance
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Security training and outreach to internal teams
- Creating security guidance documentation
Requirements For Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team
- BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering or Development
- Experience in Virtualization security (Xen, KVM, QEMU)
- Hardware security experience (PCB, JTAG, UART, SPI, ROM, microcode, custom ASIC/FPGA)
- x86 and/or ARM chipset and firmware security knowledge
- Physical security testing experience
- Security testing of compute platforms
Benefits For Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team
- Medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Flexible work hours
- Career development opportunities
- Training resources
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