Security Engineer, Incident Response

Amazon's Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) is seeking a Security Engineer to join their innovative Information Security team. This role focuses on responding to security events, conducting analysis of threats like malware and intrusion attempts, and safeguarding sensitive data. The position requires hands-on work with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools to protect Amazon's sophisticated e-commerce platform.

The ideal candidate will bring technical expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network security, application security, threat hunting, and threat intelligence. They will be responsible for incident response coordination, providing security solutions during customer-facing incidents, and developing pragmatic approaches that balance business needs with risk management.

Working at Amazon Security offers unique opportunities to tackle complex security challenges at scale while contributing to maintaining customer trust across Amazon's diverse product portfolio. The team values work-life harmony with flexible arrangements and fosters an inclusive culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth.

The role involves collaboration with multiple teams, mentoring other security engineers, and participating in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge security challenges in cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores, making it an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to accelerate their careers.

Amazon provides comprehensive support for career development through knowledge-sharing, training, and various resources to help team members become well-rounded professionals. The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in ongoing DEI events and learning experiences that encourage embracing unique perspectives to solve complex security challenges.