Security Engineer, AWS Cloud Security Response

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Cloud Security Response team, where security is considered job zero. This role is crucial in protecting AWS Cloud services and operates on the AWS side of the Shared Responsibility Model to safeguard customers. The position combines tactical incident response with strategic thinking to drive automation and scalability improvements.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be part of a global team operating in a follow-the-sun model across four geographical locations. You'll work directly with AWS security and service teams to manage security incidents from identification through resolution. The role requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills, as you'll interact with stakeholders at all levels, including the AWS Chief Information Security Officer.

The position offers significant career growth opportunities in cloud security, with exposure to diverse security challenges at massive scale. You'll be responsible for triaging security issues, determining risk levels, and coordinating responses across multiple teams. The role includes both hands-on security work and strategic planning to improve security processes and tools.

Key aspects of the role include incident response, security operations, risk assessment, and stakeholder management. You'll need to demonstrate strong security judgment, critical thinking, and leadership skills. The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and the ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and welcomes candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. The team offers comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and a strong focus on work-life harmony. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career development opportunities within Amazon's security organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to work on complex challenges at scale while contributing to the security of one of the world's largest cloud platforms. The role combines technical security work with strategic thinking and offers exposure to cutting-edge cloud security challenges.