Security Engineer, IoT Threat Detection

Amazon is a global technology company and the world's largest e-commerce retailer.
$136,000 - $212,800
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Security Engineer, IoT Threat Detection

Join Amazon's AWS Security team as a Security Engineer focused on IoT Threat Detection, where you'll be at the forefront of protecting Amazon's cloud infrastructure from advanced security threats. This role combines software engineering with security expertise to build and manage critical detection and mitigation services at massive scale. You'll collaborate with data scientists and engineers across teams to develop innovative security solutions that protect all AWS customers.

The position offers an opportunity to work with the full breadth of AWS technologies, developing services that proactively protect both internal and external customers from security threats. You'll be responsible for researching and implementing automated detection systems, developing threat models for IoT systems, and creating innovative solutions for large-scale security challenges.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture where ongoing DEI events and learning experiences are part of the environment. The role offers significant opportunities for career growth through knowledge-sharing, training, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge security technologies.

The team emphasizes work-life harmony and provides flexibility to ensure success both professionally and personally. You'll be part of AWS Security, a critical organization responsible for maintaining customer trust and security across all of Amazon's products and services. This role offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, have experience with threat detection and response, and want to make a significant impact on cloud security at a global scale, this role offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on meaningful challenges.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, IoT Threat Detection

  • Research, identify, and prioritize security problems for automation detection
  • Develop detection prototypes to enhance security capabilities
  • Design and develop threat models for IoT systems
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Build and manage services that detect and automate cybersecurity threat mitigation
  • Work with data scientists and software engineers across teams

Requirements For Security Engineer, IoT Threat Detection

Python
  • 3+ years of experience in security investigations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response
  • Understanding of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors
  • Knowledge of host and network telemetry data
  • Understanding of network and web related protocols
  • Ability to develop code with Python or similar modern language

Benefits For Security Engineer, IoT Threat Detection

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Work-life harmony and flexible work culture
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Inclusive team culture

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