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Security Engineer, Incident Response, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Amazon is the world's largest e-commerce company and technology leader in cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), a crucial component of their Information Security organization. This role combines hands-on technical security work with incident response and threat analysis. The position involves responding to security events, analyzing threats including malware and intrusion attempts, and protecting sensitive data across Amazon's vast infrastructure.

The role requires a unique blend of technical expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network security, and threat intelligence. As a SIRT Security Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of protecting one of the world's most sophisticated e-commerce platforms, working with cutting-edge detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools.

Amazon offers a collaborative environment where security professionals can accelerate their careers across various domains including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores. The company emphasizes work-life harmony with flexible working arrangements and provides extensive opportunities for professional growth through knowledge-sharing and training programs.

The position is based in Dublin, Ireland, and includes participation in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, diversity of thought, and maintains high security standards. The role offers the opportunity to work on security challenges at scale while contributing to the protection of Amazon's global infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who are passionate about incident response, threat detection, and building secure systems at scale. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals, have access to advanced security tools, and play a crucial role in protecting Amazon's customers and infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Incident Response, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

  • Responding to security incidents and coordinating response across multiple teams
  • Providing security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents
  • Developing pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining risk levels
  • Identifying and recommending improvements to incident response capabilities
  • Mentoring Information Security engineers
  • Evaluating security trends and coordinating responses
  • Participating in follow-the-sun on-call rotation

Requirements For Security Engineer, Incident Response, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Python
Java
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent professional experience
  • 1-3 years of experience in incident response, systems security, network security, or application security
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, Go, PowerShell, Shell scripting, Perl, Ruby, Java, C++, C)
  • Technical depth in digital forensics, malware analysis, network security, application security
  • Understanding of security vulnerabilities and attacker exploit techniques

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Medical Insurance
  • Flexible work hours
  • Work-life harmony
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences

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