Security Engineer, Operational Research and Development, Security Response and Engineering (SRE)

Amazon is seeking a Security Engineer to join their Operational Research and Development (ORD) team within AWS Security. This role combines hands-on security engineering with operational response, focusing on building and maintaining automated security solutions at scale. The position involves working with cutting-edge cloud security technologies and contributing to Amazon's security infrastructure, which protects the world's largest cloud provider.

As a Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and operating security tools and services, participating in incident response, and driving automation initiatives to enhance security operations efficiency. You'll work closely with internal teams to implement threat detection coverage, create automated remediation solutions, and maintain security monitoring systems.

The role offers unique opportunities to tackle complex security challenges at unprecedented scale. You'll be part of a team that transforms manual security processes into automated solutions, allowing security teams to focus on sophisticated investigations while maintaining consistent protection across AWS services. The position requires a balance of technical expertise, operational experience, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Key aspects of the role include participating in on-call rotations, collaborating with product teams, and driving operational excellence in security practices. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The position offers exposure to cutting-edge security technologies and the chance to impact the security posture of one of the world's largest technology companies.

This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who are passionate about automation, cloud security, and building scalable solutions. You'll be working with a team that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement in securing cloud infrastructure.