Security Engineer II, AWS Vulnerability Managment

Vulnerabilities are now being discovered at machine speed, and the teams that protect customers need to respond just as fast. As a Security Engineer on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Vulnerability Management team, you will help define how we assess, triage, and remediate security risks across AWS. You will partner with engineers and service teams to identify root causes, drive scalable fixes, and accelerate our response times so that high-risk issues are resolved before adversaries can take advantage of them. This is a compelling time to join: AI is reshaping both how vulnerabilities surface and how we can address them, and our team is investing in new AI-driven and automation-first approaches to close findings at the root cause level. If you are a self-starter who thinks in terms of solving problems at machine speed and thrives on cross-team collaboration, we want to hear from you. Key job responsibilities - Assess and triage vulnerability disclosures and threat intelligence, authoring clear risk statements and remediation guidance that inform decision-making across AWS service teams. - Own and coordinate large-scale remediation campaigns, tracking progress and reporting outcomes to security leadership while driving root-cause analysis to prevent recurrence. - Partner with builder teams across AWS to design pragmatic, maintainable security controls that reduce risk at scale without slowing innovation. - Apply AI and automation to accelerate vulnerability assessment, remediation, and mitigation workflows, continuously improving the team's speed and consistency. - Mentor fellow security engineers through peer reviews and knowledge sharing, raising the quality bar for the team's processes and deliverables. A day in the life You might start your morning reviewing newly disclosed vulnerabilities, assessing their severity, and determining which AWS services are affected. From there you could shift into a working session with a service team to design a remediation path, then spend time building or tuning automation that helps the broader team close similar findings faster. You will balance focused, independent analysis with collaborative discussions, syncing with software developers, technical program managers, and security peers to keep remediation campaigns on track and share what you have learned. About the team The AWS Vulnerability Management team sits within Amazon Security and is responsible for identifying, assessing, and driving the resolution of security vulnerabilities across AWS. Our mission is to keep customers protected by closing high-risk findings quickly and eliminating the root causes that allow them to occur. We work closely with service teams and security partners across the organization, giving you broad visibility into how cloud security operates at scale. We are building toward a future where vulnerability response matches the speed at which new risks emerge, using AI and automation as core tools in that effort. If you want to help shape that vision in an inclusive, collaborative environment where your contributions directly strengthen customer trust, this is the team for you. 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t 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 Amazon’s 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, it’s 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 We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. - CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) or CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or CFR (CyberSec First Responder) or Cloud+ or CySA+ (CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst) or GCED (GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender) or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or PenTest+ - 4+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience - Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent - 3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience - Experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security - Master's degree with a specialization in information security - 3+ years in Vulnerability Management - Knowledge of current security threats, trends, and mitigations - Experience in a lead role, including guiding and mentoring other developers - Hands-on experience with satellite communications and management software - Experience with low-level programming and embedded systems 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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Arlington - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually