Security Incident Response Engineer, AWS, AWS CorpSec Response

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's largest cloud provider, offering a wide range of cloud computing services.
$136,000 - $212,800
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Security Incident Response Engineer, AWS, AWS CorpSec Response

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a passionate Security Incident Response Engineer to join their team. This role is crucial in protecting the world's largest cloud provider by leading responses to security issues across AWS's infrastructure. The position requires someone who can thrive in dynamic situations, thinking like both an attacker and defender while managing the complete incident response lifecycle.

The role combines technical expertise in security operations with strategic thinking and automation capabilities. You'll be working with a global team where clear communication is essential, conducting security monitoring and response activities for Amazon's internal network. The position requires broad knowledge across multiple security domains including operating system security, network security, cryptography, malware analysis, forensics, and security operations.

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages applications even if candidates don't meet all qualifications. The role offers significant opportunities for growth and learning across various security domains. You'll be working on engineering solutions to complex security challenges, designing and implementing automated tooling for massive-scale operations.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 per year depending on location, plus additional benefits including equity and comprehensive medical coverage. You'll be part of Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services. The role provides opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology while protecting one of the world's largest technology infrastructures.

Working at AWS Security means joining a team that prioritizes continuous learning, inclusive culture, and work-life harmony. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career development opportunities while working alongside security professionals tackling some of the most challenging problems in cloud security.

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Responsibilities For Security Incident Response Engineer, AWS, AWS CorpSec Response

  • Lead response to security issues across AWS
  • Conduct security monitoring and response activities for Amazon internal network
  • Design and build tooling for programmatic automation at massive scale
  • Coordinate responses to security incidents
  • Perform detection engineering supporting incident response

Requirements For Security Incident Response Engineer, AWS, AWS CorpSec Response

Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience with systems, network, and/or application security
  • 3+ years of experience on a Security Operations team
  • Proficiency with one high-level programming or scripting language

Benefits For Security Incident Response Engineer, AWS, AWS CorpSec Response

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development opportunities

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