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Senior 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.
$143,300 - $247,600
Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Senior Security Incident Response Engineer to join their elite security team. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead security response efforts across the world's largest cloud infrastructure, making a direct impact on the security posture of countless organizations worldwide.

The position requires a security professional who can thrive in dynamic situations, combining both offensive and defensive security mindsets to effectively respond to security incidents. You'll be working with a global team where clear communication and collaboration are paramount. The role demands expertise across multiple security domains including operating system security, network security, cryptography, malware analysis, forensics, and security operations.

As a senior member of the team, you'll be responsible for leading security responses, providing technical guidance across multiple security teams, and influencing security processes and priorities through data-driven decision making. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement security automation solutions at massive scale, addressing complex security challenges that affect AWS's global infrastructure.

The role offers significant growth opportunities within Amazon's security organization, which is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon's products and services. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team culture that values continuous learning and professional development. Amazon provides comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, financial benefits, and flexible work arrangements to support work-life harmony.

Key aspects of the role include mentoring junior security engineers, building and maintaining security automation tools, and working with senior leadership to drive security initiatives. You'll be expected to stay current with the evolving threat landscape and contribute to Amazon's security posture through both tactical and strategic initiatives.

This position is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about cloud security, enjoy solving complex technical challenges, and want to make a significant impact on the security of cloud computing at a global scale. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while protecting one of the world's largest cloud platforms.

Last updated 19 days ago

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

  • Lead security response across AWS infrastructure
  • Work across multiple security teams providing security and technical guidance
  • Influence team's and partners' process, priorities using data to improve security outcomes
  • Provide technical and strategic guidance to senior leaders
  • Bar raise security issues and escalate appropriately
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally

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

Linux
  • BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent related field
  • 7+ years of demonstrated experience with systems, network, and/or application security
  • 5+ years experience on a Security team, especially experience coordinating responses to security incidents
  • 1 year proficiency with one high-level programming or scripting language
  • Experience leading and coaching junior security engineers

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

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Work-life harmony

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