Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · E-Commerce

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

Amazon is seeking qualified Security Engineers to join our innovative, high energy Information Security team. In this role, you will work within the Amazon Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT Security Engineers respond to security events, conduct analysis of threats such as malware and intrusion attempts, and provide security services to safeguard highly sensitive data. They work hands-on with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools to respond to potential threats to Amazon systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Responding to security incidents and coordinating responses across multiple teams
  • Providing security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents
  • Developing pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining acceptable risk levels
  • Identifying and recommending improvements to Amazon's incident response capabilities
  • Mentoring Information Security engineers
  • Evaluating security trends and coordinating responses
  • Keeping knowledge and skills current with the changing threat landscape
  • Participating in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The team offers opportunities to build experience in various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Work-life harmony is emphasized, with flexible work arrangements available. The inclusive team culture promotes ongoing learning and diversity. Amazon Security provides extensive training and career growth opportunities to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

Join Amazon Security to tackle the toughest security challenges and contribute to protecting one of the world's most sophisticated e-commerce platforms.

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

  • Responding to security incidents, and coordinating a cohesive response involving multiple teams across Amazon
  • Providing security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents
  • Assisting in the development of pragmatic solutions that achieve business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk
  • Identifying and recommending solutions that improve or expand Amazon's incident response capabilities
  • Working alongside and mentoring Information Security engineers to improve security, reduce and quickly address risk
  • Evaluating the impact of current security trends, advisories, publications, and academic research to Amazon
  • Keeping knowledge and skills current with the rapidly changing threat landscape
  • Participating in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation

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

Python
Linux
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Security, and 3+ years of related professional experience or 5+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience with common security monitoring, log analysis and forensic tools
  • Proficient in one or more scripting languages (E.g: Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Able to perform DFIR and provide incident command at all stages while coordinating with various teams and providing reporting to leadership

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

  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career growth opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment

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