AWS Security Operations/Incident Response Engineer, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a skilled Security Engineer for their Security Incident Response team, focusing on national security program support. This role combines technical expertise with leadership in protecting AWS infrastructure used by national security customers. The position demands excellence in log analysis, incident response, forensics, system development, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate must excel under pressure, think from both offensive and defensive perspectives, and effectively coordinate risk mitigation across teams.

The role requires deep technical knowledge in cryptography, network security, software security, malware analysis, forensics, security operations, and incident response. The position demands strong communication skills to articulate risks and solutions to various leadership levels. As part of AWS's inclusive culture, the team embraces diversity and knowledge sharing, with ten employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities.

The team emphasizes work-life balance, offering flexible scheduling to ensure both professional and personal success. Key responsibilities include incident response, security event coordination, tool development, and implementation of security best practices. The position requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

AWS's commitment to inclusion is reflected in their 16 Leadership Principles, encouraging diverse perspectives and continuous learning. The role offers opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technology while protecting critical national security infrastructure. Join a team that values both technical excellence and personal growth, working at the intersection of cloud computing and national security.