Security Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Amazon's Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) is seeking a Security Engineer I to join their innovative Information Security team. This role combines hands-on security incident response with threat analysis and system protection. As a SIRT Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting Amazon's sophisticated e-commerce platform, responding to security events, analyzing malware and intrusion attempts, and safeguarding sensitive data. The position requires expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network security, and threat intelligence.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to solve security challenges at scale within one of the world's largest technology companies. You'll work with cutting-edge detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools while collaborating with multiple teams across Amazon. The position involves both reactive incident response and proactive security improvements, allowing you to make a significant impact on Amazon's security posture.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to grow their careers in incident response and security engineering. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $125,500 to $212,800 depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity, medical coverage, and financial benefits. You'll be working with a team of skilled security professionals in Seattle, contributing to the protection of Amazon's vast digital infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a computer science degree, incident response experience, and strong scripting abilities. You'll need to be comfortable with security monitoring tools, log analysis, and forensics. The role requires both technical expertise and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams during security incidents. This position offers excellent growth potential within Amazon's security organization while working on some of the most challenging and interesting security problems in the industry.