--- title: Security Engineer II, AWS Vulnerability Management description: Amazon is hiring for the Security Engineer II, AWS Vulnerability Management, Third Party Software role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/security-engineer-ii-aws-vulnerability-management-third-party-software-at-amazon-01a1572a-32e8-72d5-9f1a-b2fcde51bb44 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Amazon as Security Engineer II, AWS Vulnerability Management, Third Party Software in Austin, TX. Pays $159.3K–$202.4K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/jf8seu.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Austin, TX | | **Salary** | $159.3K/yr - $202.4K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Amazon sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 25,968 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Amazon. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $181,000 – $194,000 a year (median $181,000). ## Description At Amazon, Security is our highest priority. Our team builds products and services to continuously identify, track, and mitigate security risks in third-party software and open source libraries across AWS. AWS Security is looking for a Security Engineer to manage security vulnerabilities in third-party software and open source libraries used by AWS applications and services. You'll invent and simplify mechanisms that make updating vulnerable third-party packages a natural part of the software development lifecycle within AWS, and you will have the opportunity to learn from, and be mentored by, those who are building and securing our services. A Security Engineer at Amazon is expected to be strong in their security domain, for this role it's third party software and open source vulnerability management, and provide contributions to the AWS Security team and to our customers throughout Amazon. Security engineers are expected to develop elegant solutions to complex business problems and apply appropriate technologies while following security engineering best practices. You are also expected to mentor more junior engineers and be a security thought leader for the organization. A Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. When solutions fail, they dive deep and make sure that root causes are understood and eliminated with a permanent solution. They take on projects where business and security problems are well understood, but the implementations aren't fully thought out. They balance constraints, limiting the use of short-term workarounds. They ensure the solutions they produce can be maintained and supported or built upon by those not familiar with the space by writing clear documentation and making logical design choices. You'll be handling complex challenges related to scaling third-party software vulnerability management across AWS's ever-growing infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to: 1\) Analyze third-party software and open source vulnerabilities, holding an opinionated view of which pose the greatest risk to our customers 2\) Build end-to-end tracking, monitoring, and remediation mechanisms that enable service teams to update third-party software at zero builder cost 3\) Drive large-scale, high-impact remediation and react quickly to new threat scenarios 4\) Build security automation and use GenAI tooling to scale your impact across the fleet 5\) Deliver security metrics and process improvements 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, 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. ## Basic Qualifications \- 3+ years of programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language experience \- 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience \- 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non-internship) experience \- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or 2+ years of IT Security experience \- Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques ## Preferred Qualifications \- 2+ 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 \- Knowledge of command line tools to troubleshoot protocols, analyze log outputs, or automate basic tasks \- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP \- Experience with AWS products and services \- Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as security design review, threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing 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 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. 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