Senior Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host OS

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$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity · Cloud

Description For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host OS

AWS Security is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their Vulnerability Management team, where security is considered "job zero." This role offers a unique opportunity to work with leading industry security experts and engage across AWS service teams and leadership. The position focuses on Linux-based operating systems security, requiring expertise in vulnerability management, OS hardening, and security operations.

As a Sr. Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for interpreting vulnerability disclosures, coordinating large-scale remediation campaigns, and providing technical leadership to team members. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic security initiatives, requiring both deep technical knowledge and leadership capabilities.

AWS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive base pay ranging from $143,300 to $247,600 depending on location, plus equity and sign-on bonuses. The company values work-life harmony and provides flexible work arrangements, along with extensive career development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Linux systems security, vulnerability management, and automation tools development. This position offers the chance to impact security at unprecedented scale, working with cutting-edge cloud technologies while protecting millions of AWS customers worldwide.

AWS promotes an inclusive culture that embraces diversity and provides equal opportunities for all qualified individuals. The role includes collaboration with cross-functional teams, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest cloud providers.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host OS

  • Become a subject matter expert in Host OS domain in AWS Vulnerability Management focusing on Linux based operating systems
  • Own and coordinate large-scale remediation or triage campaigns, including reporting to AWS Security leadership
  • Be a VM technical lead, providing support and mentorship to less experienced team members in day to day operations
  • Research and interpret OS-level vulnerability disclosures, focusing on Kernel, system packages, and OS component vulnerabilities
  • Author risk assessment statements, remediation guidance, and status reports
  • Partner with product teams across Amazon to develop scalable solutions to security vulnerabilities
  • Design and develop tooling to automate and refine vulnerability management processes
  • Periodic on-call responsibilities

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host OS

Linux
Python
Java
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related degree; or 6+ years equivalent technology experience
  • 4+ years experience in Linux system and security, including patch management and OS hardening
  • 4+ years experience in threat modeling and interpreting OS-level vulnerability disclosures
  • 4+ years experience building automated tools in C, C++, Java, Python, Perl, PowerShell, or Ruby
  • Strong understanding of Linux kernel architecture, package management systems, and system internals

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management - Host OS

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development resources
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments

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