Security Automation Engineer, AWS Security OpRes

Amazon Security OpRes is seeking a highly skilled Security Automation Engineer to join their elite team dedicated to enhancing security incident response through automation and innovation. This role sits at the intersection of security engineering and software development, focusing on building and scaling security incident response platforms across AWS, the world's largest cloud provider.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical security infrastructure that protects millions of AWS customers. You'll be responsible for developing scalable automation tools, maintaining production services, and designing advanced capabilities that streamline incident response workflows. The role requires both deep security expertise and strong software development skills, as you'll be building innovative platforms that operate at massive scale.

As a Security Automation Engineer, you'll work independently on large-scale security events while collaborating with teams across AWS. Your work will directly impact Amazon's security posture, requiring you to balance pragmatic solutions with long-term security goals. The role involves identifying, mitigating, and remediating security issues for critical systems and services.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of technology experience with a strong background in security engineering and software development. You should have expertise in building scalable incident response tools, deep knowledge of Linux/Unix systems, and proficiency in languages like Python, C++, or Ruby. Experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS services, is highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies, solve complex challenges at scale, and shape the future of cloud security. You'll be part of a team that values innovation, customer obsession, and technical excellence, while working on projects that have global impact. The position is based in Courbevoie, France, and offers the chance to work with world-class security professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.