Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Security Engineer, AWS Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud provider, is seeking a Security Engineer to join their AWS Security team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud security, protecting AWS's global infrastructure and customers. As a Security Engineer, you'll collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to build and manage services that detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats. The position requires expertise in modern programming languages, security operations, and threat detection.

AWS runs a globally distributed environment at massive scale, making this role both challenging and impactful. You'll work with industry-leading security experts to develop innovative solutions using the full power of AWS technologies. The team manages crucial security programs including personnel security, physical and logical accreditations, and cyber security operations.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture where ongoing learning is encouraged. The role offers excellent career growth opportunities through knowledge-sharing, training, and various career-advancing resources. Work-life harmony is prioritized, with flexibility as part of the working culture.

This position is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about protecting cloud infrastructure at scale, have strong coding abilities, and want to work with cutting-edge security technologies. You'll get to tackle complex security challenges while contributing to maintaining customer trust in AWS's services. The role combines technical expertise with security operations, making it perfect for those who want to grow their career in cloud security.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate cybersecurity threat mitigation
  • Work with data scientists and software development engineers
  • Develop innovative security solutions
  • Protect AWS cloud for customers
  • Use AWS technologies to build protective services
  • Operate and improve security programs and processes
  • Manage personnel security and physical/logical accreditations
  • Handle education, awareness and training in security

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Security

Python
Java
TypeScript
Go
Rust
  • Degree or Equivalent experience in a technical field
  • Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC)
  • Understanding of security threats and cyber-attacks
  • Ability to develop code with modern languages (Java, Go, TypeScript, Python, Rust)
  • Understanding of the Mitre ATT&CK framework
  • Knowledge of host and network telemetry data
  • Experience with data science and big data analytics

Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS Security

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Parental Leave
  • Work-life harmony
  • Career advancement resources
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences
  • Training and development opportunities

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