Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Security Systems Engineer to join their AWS Security team. This role is crucial in maintaining the security and integrity of AWS's globally distributed infrastructure. The position involves implementing security measures compliant with Australian Government requirements, including PSPF and ISM.

The ideal candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with a diverse team of security professionals from both national security and private sector backgrounds. The role offers hands-on experience in security operations, incident response, and system assessment, making it perfect for someone looking to grow their security career.

A typical day involves reviewing security logs, analyzing incidents, conducting security assessments, and participating in cross-functional team meetings. The position requires strong technical skills, including programming experience and networking knowledge, combined with a security-focused mindset.

AWS Security values diverse experiences and perspectives, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. The team culture emphasizes continuous learning, diversity and inclusion, and work-life harmony. As part of Amazon's commitment to security, this role offers opportunities to work on challenging security problems while protecting one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures.

The position offers comprehensive professional development opportunities, including knowledge-sharing, training, and career advancement resources. AWS Security is dedicated to maintaining customer trust and delivering secure customer experiences, making this role essential to Amazon's core mission.