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Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon is a global technology company and the world's leading e-commerce platform.
$136,000 - $212,800
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Join AWS Security team to build innovative services protecting the cloud from Internet-scale security threats. As a Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of cybersecurity, developing and managing services that detect and automate the mitigation of security threats across Amazon's vast infrastructure. You'll collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to create cutting-edge security solutions at massive scale.

The role involves working with the full power of AWS technologies to build services that proactively protect every AWS customer. Your work will have direct impact on maintaining customer trust and securing Amazon's cloud infrastructure, with your innovations regularly highlighted at major events like re and re.

You'll balance immediate security needs with strategic improvements, analyzing threat activity through industry reports and security telemetry. Your responsibilities include exploratory data analysis, prototype development, and working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver robust automated solutions.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. The organization offers extensive opportunities for career growth through knowledge-sharing, training, and exposure to various security areas. Work-life harmony is prioritized, with flexibility built into the culture.

The compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive benefits. Join a team that's central to maintaining Amazon's high security standards and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Last updated 19 days ago

Responsibilities For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

  • Research, identify, and prioritize security problems that can be detected using automation
  • Develop detection prototypes to enhance detection capabilities
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Perform exploratory data analysis
  • Write code for proofs of concept
  • Build and manage services that detect and automate mitigation of cybersecurity threats

Requirements For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Python
  • 3+ years of experience performing security investigations, detection engineering, threat hunting, and/or incident response
  • Understanding of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors
  • Knowledge of host and network telemetry data
  • Understanding of network and web related protocols
  • Ability to develop code with Python

Benefits For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life harmony

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