Security Engineer, AWS SOC Incident Response

The Amazon Web Services Security Operations Center (AWS-SOC) Team is seeking a Security Engineer to join their global security operations. This role is based in London and focuses on managing security issues across AWS's infrastructure. The position combines hands-on technical security work with incident response and threat detection.

As a Security Engineer in the AWS-SOC team, you'll be responsible for detecting and responding to potential threats in real-time, developing and implementing detection rules, and conducting in-depth investigations of security incidents. You'll work with cutting-edge security tools and technologies while collaborating with various teams to enhance AWS's security posture.

The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background with programming experience in languages like Python, Java, or Go, along with a solid understanding of networking protocols. You'll be working in a dynamic environment that values Amazon's leadership principles, especially Learn and Be Curious, Earns Trust, and Dives Deep.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work at scale, protecting one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures. You'll be part of Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering secure customer experiences. The position provides opportunities to build experience across various areas including cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and security operations.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and welcomes candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. Whether you're just starting your career or coming from an alternative path, you'll find opportunities to grow and develop while working on meaningful security challenges at a global scale.