Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
Description For Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Security Engineer for their Security Vulnerability Management team. This role is crucial as security is considered "job zero" at AWS. The position involves working with cutting-edge security challenges at unprecedented scale, focusing on protecting AWS infrastructure and customers. You'll be part of a team that invents new security services and automates security solutions across AWS's vast ecosystem.
The role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking, requiring you to build and implement solutions for identifying software-based risks, perform vulnerability assessments, and work with large datasets. You'll collaborate with product teams, industry specialists, and organization leaders, making a direct impact on AWS's security posture.
Your responsibilities will include conducting critical vulnerability assessments across container workloads, IoT devices, firmware, and AI systems. You'll enhance scanning methodologies, improve automation processes, and mentor junior engineers. The position requires strong technical skills in security engineering, programming, and system architecture, along with excellent communication abilities.
AWS offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth, ongoing learning, and professional development. The company values diverse experiences and perspectives, maintaining an inclusive culture that supports work-life harmony. You'll be part of an organization that's continuously raising the bar in security while working on some of the most challenging and impactful security problems in tech.
This role is perfect for security professionals who are passionate about building scalable security solutions, enjoy working with cutting-edge technology, and want to make a significant impact on cloud security at a global scale. You'll have the opportunity to shape the security landscape of one of the world's largest cloud providers while working with talented professionals in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
- Build and implement solutions to identify software based risks in AWS services
- Perform vulnerability and impact assessments
- Query, analyze, and report on large datasets
- Design and build software solutions for complex security challenges
- Perform severity assessments of software vulnerabilities
- Implement automation to improve operational throughput and efficiency
- Work with partner teams to propose and implement functionality to reduce risks at scale
Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
- 6+ years of experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
- 4+ years of experience in network, system, or software architecture
- 4+ years of scripting or programming experience in Ruby, Python, Shell/BASH scripting, Java, C/C++, C*, Perl
- 2+ years of experience in cryptography, web protocols, threat modeling, or vulnerability assessments
- Understanding of cloud computing services/deployment architecture
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, Vulnerability Management
- Flexible work hours
- Career development opportunities
- Inclusive team culture
- Training and learning resources
- Work-life harmony
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