Amazon Web Services is seeking a Security Incident Response Engineer to lead security response across AWS, the world's largest cloud provider. This role combines defensive and offensive security thinking, requiring expertise in incident response and security operations.
The position involves monitoring and responding to security incidents within Amazon's internal network. The ideal candidate will have broad technical knowledge in operating system security, network security, cryptography, software security, malware analysis, forensics, and security operations. While comprehensive expertise isn't required in all areas, a strong desire to learn is essential.
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The role offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon Security, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon products and services. The team provides opportunities to build experience across cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and physical stores.
Amazon Security values work-life harmony with flexible arrangements and fosters an inclusive culture through ongoing DEI events and learning experiences. The team emphasizes continuous learning and career development, providing extensive knowledge-sharing and training resources.
This position combines technical depth with the opportunity to protect critical infrastructure at massive scale, making it ideal for security professionals passionate about incident response, threat detection, and security automation.