Security Engineer, AWS Managed Services

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
2+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, AWS Managed Services

AWS Managed Services (AMS) Security is seeking a Security Engineer to join their team providing 24/7 threat monitoring, investigation, and response across customer AWS environments. This role combines hands-on security engineering with customer-facing responsibilities, making it ideal for technical professionals passionate about cloud security.

The position involves working with AWS's comprehensive security stack, including services like GuardDuty and Macie, to protect customer environments. You'll be responsible for monitoring networks and systems, performing security alert triage, and documenting suspicious activities. The role requires both technical expertise in security concepts and the ability to communicate effectively with non-technical audiences.

As part of AWS, you'll be working at the forefront of cloud security, helping to protect some of the world's most critical infrastructure. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity, and work-life harmony. You'll have access to extensive resources for professional development, including mentorship opportunities and ongoing learning experiences.

The ideal candidate brings at least 2 years of technical experience, strong understanding of security concepts, networking protocols, and programming skills in Python. You should be comfortable working in both Linux and Windows environments and have a passion for staying current with the latest security threats and mitigation techniques.

This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while making a significant impact on cloud security at a global scale. You'll be part of a team that values diverse experiences and perspectives, with strong support for career growth and development. The position includes periodic on-call responsibilities, reflecting the 24/7 nature of security operations.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Managed Services

  • Identify, evaluate and communicate security threats, risks and vulnerabilities
  • Contribute to security automation and security posture improvements
  • Track and report on AWS detective controls effectiveness
  • Develop processes and policies to increase security response effectiveness
  • Provide 24/7 threat monitoring, investigation, and response
  • Periodic on-call support including weekends

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Managed Services

Python
Linux
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in a technical field with focus on operating systems, network, and/or applications
  • Understanding of security concepts and common security threats in host operating systems
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
  • Experience with Python programming language

Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS Managed Services

  • Work-life balance
  • Mentorship & Career Growth
  • Ongoing learning experiences

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