Sr. Security Engineer, AWS Security, Vulnerability Management

Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Security Engineer to join the AWS Security Vulnerability Management team, responsible for inventing new security services and solutions at AWS' scale.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in identifying security issues and risks, and developing mitigation plans
• 4+ years of experience in network, system, or software architecture; design, implementation, support, and evaluation of security-focused tools and services
• 4+ years of scripting or programming experience in Ruby, Python, Shell/BASH scripting, Java, C/C++, C*, Perl, or other languages
• 2+ years of experience in cryptography, web and network protocols, data structures and algorithms, software development, threat modelling, pen tests, or vulnerability assessments

Responsibilities

• Build and implement solutions to identify software-based risks in AWS services
• Perform vulnerability and impact assessments considering base, temporal, and environmental factors
• Query, analyze, and report on large datasets
• Work with a team to design, build, and own software solutions for complex security challenges
• Perform severity assessments of software vulnerabilities
• Implement automation to improve operational throughput and efficiency
• Collaborate with product teams to enhance scanning methodologies and remediation strategies
• Mentor junior engineers on security evaluations
• Develop KPIs to measure security improvements

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)