Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management
Security Engineer, AWS Vulnerability Management
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05-05-2025
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05-05-2025
Job Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security seeks a passionate and innovative Security Engineer for the AWS Vulnerability Management (AVM) team. At AWS security is job zero and our AVM team leads the way in securing our cloud services. We continuously raise the bar for security by blending analytics cybersecurity skills and technical expertise to protect our customers and the cloud. We are datadriven set big goals and are always challenging ourselves and each other to identify better solutions and take on new challenges.
As a Security Engineer you will interpret and triage vulnerability disclosures collaborate with AWS experts on technical solutions and initiate remediation activities across AWSs vast scale. Your role will involve reviewing and assessing vulnerabilities diving deep into potential risks and leveraging your vulnerability management expertise. Youll work closely with service team engineers to understand architectural mitigations and compensating controls and youll partner with senior security engineers to review and approve requests.
Your impact will be critical in helping AWS maintain toptier security by balancing risk and service delivery. Youll focus on identifying security trends enhancing security visibility and recommending improvements to our security posture.
Key job responsibilities
Establishing a riskbased approach to vulnerabilities
Standardizing workflows to streamline remediation efforts
Providing guidance on compensating controls
Collaborating with service teams to address security concerns and remove blockers
Researching the potential impact of software vulnerabilities on AWS and our customers
Collaborating with AWS service teams and partners to remediate or mitigate risks
Authoring risk assessment statements remediation guidance audit responses and status reports
Partnering with product teams across AWS to develop scalable solutions to security problems
Developing tooling to automate and refine vulnerability management processes
Identifying and owning projects that continuously improve proactive security across AWS
Periodic oncall responsibilities
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems or related degree; or 4 years equivalent technology experience
3 years experience in system network and/or application security
3 years experience in threat modeling and interpreting vulnerability disclosures
2 years experience building automated tools in C C Java Python Perl PowerShell or Ruby
Experience in vulnerability management.
Experience affecting change across complex environments.
Strong understanding of networking operating system internals and system design.
Experience with AWS services.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
As a Security Engineer you will interpret and triage vulnerability disclosures collaborate with AWS experts on technical solutions and initiate remediation activities across AWSs vast scale. Your role will involve reviewing and assessing vulnerabilities diving deep into potential risks and leveraging your vulnerability management expertise. Youll work closely with service team engineers to understand architectural mitigations and compensating controls and youll partner with senior security engineers to review and approve requests.
Your impact will be critical in helping AWS maintain toptier security by balancing risk and service delivery. Youll focus on identifying security trends enhancing security visibility and recommending improvements to our security posture.
Key job responsibilities
Establishing a riskbased approach to vulnerabilities
Standardizing workflows to streamline remediation efforts
Providing guidance on compensating controls
Collaborating with service teams to address security concerns and remove blockers
Researching the potential impact of software vulnerabilities on AWS and our customers
Collaborating with AWS service teams and partners to remediate or mitigate risks
Authoring risk assessment statements remediation guidance audit responses and status reports
Partnering with product teams across AWS to develop scalable solutions to security problems
Developing tooling to automate and refine vulnerability management processes
Identifying and owning projects that continuously improve proactive security across AWS
Periodic oncall responsibilities
About the team
Diverse Experiences
Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why Amazon Security
At Amazon security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazons products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud devices retail entertainment healthcare operations and physical stores.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas perspectives and voices.
Training & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value worklife harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve.
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Systems or related degree; or 4 years equivalent technology experience
3 years experience in system network and/or application security
3 years experience in threat modeling and interpreting vulnerability disclosures
2 years experience building automated tools in C C Java Python Perl PowerShell or Ruby
Experience in vulnerability management.
Experience affecting change across complex environments.
Strong understanding of networking operating system internals and system design.
Experience with AWS services.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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