Security Tech Operations Engineer, Security Hardware

The AWS Hardware Supply Chain Security (HSCS) organization is looking for a Hardware Security Operations Engineer who has a passion for security and the curiosity to analyze and report conclusions on the integrity of AWS hardware at any stage in its life cycle. You will work with a team of professionals around the world to help assess and mitigate risks in partner manufacturing and logistics, contribute to new mechanisms for defense and response, and analyze the ever-shifting threat landscape to help us prioritize continuous improvement.

You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaboration-filled environment to build and secure the future of the cloud.

The AWS Hardware Supply Chain Security (HSCS) organization is looking for a Hardware Security Operations Engineer who has a passion for security and the curiosity to analyze and report conclusions on the integrity of AWS hardware at any stage in its life cycle. You will work with a team of professionals around the world to help assess and mitigate risks in partner manufacturing and logistics, contribute to new mechanisms for defense and response, and analyze the ever-shifting threat landscape to help us prioritize continuous improvement.

You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, collaboration-filled environment to build and secure the future of the cloud.

The HSCS organization exists to set the bar for AWS hardware life cycle security from design through end of life and drives durable mechanisms to meet requirements. If you have experience in areas such as modern semiconductor manufacturing and test, hardware/firmware analysis, or supply chain security your expertise is needed more than ever and we are interested in talking to you!

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electronics PCB assemblies, including proficiency with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, X‑ray systems, shredders, and decap tools. They will demonstrate strong analytical judgment in interpreting test results and applying findings, supported by a solid understanding of hardware security fundamentals.

• Ability to work independently on projects and understand the fundamentals of hardware
• Perform testing, automation, root cause analysis and generating engineering artifacts
• Develop and review SOPs for operation, equipment, testing and analysis
• Develop and review engineering reports with internal team and internal customer prior to publishing
• Complete engineering tasks using SOPs
• Collaborate with other engineers on daily work, asset management, and test procedures
• Drive a security mindset and provide guidance across all functions and operations
• Capability to audit and review operational activities (ie.
  
  - cycle count, physical security, inventory management, etc.)
• Focused on continuous improvement to improve automation and efficiency of operations

In this role you will help assess risks to AWS infrastructure by validating hardware security controls through inspection and testing of various devices across the whole lifecycle beginning with suppliers and ending in decommissioning. You will help implement, refine, and execute testing plans for projects exercising both simple and advanced testing techniques, oversee their execution, provide revision and follow‑on testing, and perform analysis and reporting of the data.

You will assist in refining and growing our capabilities to provide pinnacle protection to all of Amazon and its customers while working with fellow security professionals from across Amazon as well as supplier and data center operations teams to partner in keeping AWS infrastructure secure.