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Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

AWS is the leading cloud provider, providing virtualized infrastructure, storage, networking, messaging, and many other services to customers worldwide.
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud provider, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their AWS Security team. This role combines technical expertise in cybersecurity with leadership responsibilities, focusing on protecting AWS's global infrastructure and customers. You'll work at the forefront of cloud security, building and managing services that detect and mitigate cybersecurity threats across Amazon's infrastructure. The position involves collaboration with data scientists and software engineers to develop innovative security solutions that maintain customer trust in AWS.

The role offers unique exposure to high-level stakeholders, including interaction with CISOs, CTOs, and senior government officials. You'll be part of a team of industry-leading security experts working with UK customers to operate and enhance security programs. The position requires both deep technical knowledge in security technologies and leadership skills to mentor junior team members.

AWS values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths. The team promotes an inclusive culture with employee-led affinity groups and inclusion events. You'll have access to extensive training resources and career development opportunities, supporting AWS's commitment to becoming Earth's Best Employer.

The position offers a balanced approach to work-life harmony, with flexibility as a key component of the working culture. You'll be part of an organization that prioritizes continuous learning, innovation, and maintaining the highest security standards while protecting millions of customers worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals looking to make a significant impact at scale while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Build and manage services that detect and automate the mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Work with data scientists and software development engineers to develop innovative security solutions
  • Protect AWS cloud for all customers and preserve customer trust
  • Operate and improve security programs and processes
  • Interact with senior levels of government agencies and commercial institutions

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Java
Python
TypeScript
Go
Rust
Kafka
  • Extensive experience in security investigations, penetration testing, and/or incident response
  • In-depth understanding of security threats and cyber attack defense
  • Experience with big data analytics and orchestration
  • Ability to develop code in modern languages (Java, Go, TypeScript, Python, Rust)
  • Demonstrated technical leadership in security
  • Experience leading and coaching junior security engineers

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Work-life balance
  • Flexible working culture
  • Mentorship opportunities
  • Knowledge sharing environment