Security Engineer, AWS Security Vulnerability Management

This role will be located in our Amazon offices in Seattle, WA! Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is looking for a passionate, innovative, and motivated Security Engineer for the AWS Security Vulnerability Management team. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is job zero. Our team is responsible for inventing new security services that enable and automate security solutions at AWS’ unprecedented scale. We are data-driven, set big goals, and are always challenging ourselves raise the security bar at AWS.

In this role, you will be part of a team of security engineers solving complex security challenges that have direct and measurable impact on our customers. Our programs stretch across all of AWS, giving you the opportunity to interact with product teams, industry specialists, security partners, and organization leaders. You will build and own software solutions and solve ambiguous technical problems.


Key job responsibilities
Build and implement solutions to identify software based risks in AWS services.

Perform vulnerability and impact assessments taking into account base, temporal, and environmental factors.

Query, analyze, and report on large datasets.

Work with a team of software and security engineers that design, build, and own software solutions that solve complex security challenges for AWS and our customers.


A day in the life
Diving into large datasets to identify potential risks.

Perform severity assessments of software vulnerabilities.

Work with software builders to apply environmental context against findings to adjust risk scores.

Implement automation to improve operational throughput and efficiency.

Work with partner teams to propose and implement functionality to reduce risks at scale.

About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, related field or equivalent work experience.

2+ years of demonstrated experience with a focus in areas such as systems, cloud, network, and/or application security.

2+ years of proficiency in at least 1 programming language such as Java, Python or C#

2+ years of proficiency with SQL or other query language

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with information security, cybersecurity, risk, compliance or governance teams.

Experience with security and GRC disciplines, technologies, and best practices.

Experience building and delivering solutions on the AWS cloud.

Professional experience conducting security assessments.

Experience working on or alongside a product development team.


Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.


Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $135,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.