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

Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is looking for a Sr. Security Engineer for the AWS Vulnerability Management team to continuously raise the bar for security at AWS.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

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)