Senior Security Engineer

2 weeks ago

San Diego, California, United States Amazon Full time
Senior Security Engineer - Hardware, Firmware, Virtualization, Secure Hardware And Foundational Technologies Team

Job ID: | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

At Amazon, we are dedicated to safeguarding not only our own cloud computing environment but also the interests of our customers. Our esteemed team has been empowering clients to realize innovative ideas in ways that traditional IT setups cannot facilitate.

Amazon Security stands at the forefront of addressing a myriad of security challenges across diverse platforms and technologies, including cloud services, Internet of Things (IoT), identity and access management, mobile devices, virtualization, and specialized hardware, all operating at an extensive scale. Our collaborative environment fosters individual growth alongside business expansion.

As part of the Secure Hardware and Foundational Technologies division, we play a crucial role in launching new products and investing in emerging technologies with a focus on security. We are in search of a technically proficient Senior Security Engineer to enhance the security of our foundational platforms, including operating system kernels, virtualization, device emulation, firmware, and hardware. Your responsibilities will encompass conducting security assessments, threat modeling, developing tools for large-scale security issue detection, and performing hands-on security evaluations.

The ideal candidate will be adept at engaging in intricate engineering discussions and applying extensive security knowledge to ensure thorough risk assessments and threat analyses are conducted. You will offer clear technical guidance and risk mitigation strategies to a diverse range of engineering and business leaders.

By leveraging your extensive practical experience in security engineering related to enterprise networking, hardware-rooted security, operating system fortification, and cloud-scale administrative infrastructure, you will significantly influence the future of cloud computing.

We expect you to excel in multiple domains and make substantial contributions to the IT Security team and various groups within Amazon. Security engineers are tasked with devising elegant solutions to complex business challenges while adhering to security engineering best practices. Additionally, you will be expected to mentor junior engineers and serve as a security thought leader within the organization.

Constructive dialogue and resolution-seeking are essential when faced with differing opinions. Engineers in this role are anticipated to engage fully in the planning of the IT Security team's initiatives and consistently pursue opportunities for process enhancement. A deep understanding of at least one specialty area, where you are recognized as a resource, is essential, alongside a broad comprehension of information security applications across various technical domains.

To succeed in this role, you will need a blend of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage a variety of tasks, including project and software development work. This position offers opportunities for career advancement as you acquire new security skills throughout your responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Conduct security assessments for hardware, including servers and devices
  2. Perform penetration testing and vulnerability research
  3. Engage in threat modeling activities
  4. Provide security training and outreach to internal development teams
  5. Create security guidance documentation
  6. Assist with recruitment efforts
Basic Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in Security Engineering or the development of security capabilities, supporting engineering projects from inception to delivery, with 2 years in two or more of the following technical areas: Virtualization security (Xen, KVM, QEMU) - Hardware security (PCB, JTAG, UART, SPI, ROM, microcode, custom ASIC/FPGA) - x86 and/or ARM chipset and firmware security (TPM, UEFI, TrustZone, Secure Boot, JTAG, PCIe) - Physical security testing at the machine level
- Security testing of compute platforms (Server, PC, or Mobile) - Experience with diverse physical tamper resistance and/or tamper detection techniques

Preferred Qualifications

MS in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Proven ability to prepare technical specifications and executive-level communications
- Familiarity with AWS core services (EC2, S3, IAM, Kinesis, Lambda, KMS, VPC, etc)
- Experience in designing for relevant security standards (TCG, IEEE, NIST, FIPS, PCI, ISO 28000 series)
- Knowledge in designing for cryptographic security (e.g., certificate handling and PKI, attestation, TPM/HSM)
- Expertise in Windows, Linux, and hypervisor security, particularly in cloud environments
- Proficient understanding of common security-relevant protocols (e.g., SSH, TLS, DNS, DHCP, NTP, ICMP)

Amazon is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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