Security Engineer, GuardDuty Security Analytics and AI Research

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking Security Engineers for their Security Analytics and AI Research group within AWS Security Services. This role focuses on developing and researching core data mining and machine learning algorithms for Amazon GuardDuty, a service that detects compromised instances and reconnaissance by attackers. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies and machine learning systems at a massive scale.

The role is part of the AWS Security Services team, which builds technologies to help customers strengthen their security posture in the AWS Cloud. As part of the Utility Computing organization, you'll support various AWS services including Compute, Database, Storage, IoT, Platform, and Productivity Apps.

AWS values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. The company emphasizes work-life harmony and provides comprehensive career development resources, including mentorship opportunities. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus additional benefits and equity opportunities.

Key responsibilities include developing ML/AI solutions for cybersecurity, analyzing model outputs, integrating experiments into production services, and collaborating with security experts. The ideal candidate should have strong programming skills, particularly in languages like Python, Java, or Go, and a solid understanding of networking protocols. This role represents an excellent opportunity for security professionals passionate about applying machine learning to solve complex cybersecurity challenges at scale.