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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) 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 globally distributed infrastructure. As a Security Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building and managing services that detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats across Amazon's infrastructure.

The position combines hands-on technical work with strategic security initiatives, working alongside data scientists and software engineers to develop innovative security solutions. You'll leverage AWS technologies to build services that proactively protect both internal and external AWS customers from security threats.

AWS Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture where ongoing DEI events and learning experiences are part of the workplace fabric. The team believes that addressing complex security challenges requires diverse perspectives and voices.

Career growth is strongly emphasized, with abundant knowledge-sharing opportunities, training resources, and professional development support. AWS demonstrates its commitment to work-life harmony by offering flexible working arrangements that help employees succeed both professionally and personally.

The role involves working with industry-leading security experts, specifically focusing on UK customers, to operate and enhance security programs. Key responsibilities include managing personnel security, physical and logical accreditations, security education and training, assurance, and cybersecurity initiatives.

This position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to the security of one of the world's leading cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with a passion for security and a collaborative mindset.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate the mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Work with data scientists and software development engineers to develop innovative security solutions
  • Build services to proactively protect AWS customers from security threats
  • Manage security programs and processes for personnel security
  • Handle physical and logical accreditations
  • Manage education, awareness and training for security

Requirements For Security Engineer, AWS Security

Python
Java
Go
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
  • Experience programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object oriented language

Benefits For Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Career development opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Work-life balance support

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