Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

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Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Come and build innovative services that protect AWS cloud from Internet-scale security threats! As a Security Engineer, you'll be part of a team responsible for building and managing services that detect and automate the mitigation of cybersecurity threats across Amazon's infrastructure.

The role involves working with data scientists, software development engineers, and other security engineers to develop innovative security solutions at massive scale. Your work will directly protect every AWS customer, both internal and external, from security threats. The team's work is regularly highlighted at re, re, and the AWS Security Blog.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Research and prioritize security problems that can be detected using automation
  • Develop detection prototypes to enhance security capabilities
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on security telemetry
  • Write code for proofs of concept
  • Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust automated solutions

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture. The organization offers extensive opportunities for career growth, training, and knowledge-sharing. Work-life harmony is emphasized, with flexibility being a key part of the culture.

The role requires strong understanding of security investigations, threat hunting, and incident response in large organizations. You'll work with host and network telemetry data, understand network protocols, and develop code using modern programming languages.

Benefits include relocation support within the European Union and Amazon's comprehensive benefits package. The position is based in Dublin, Ireland, and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge security challenges while protecting one of the world's largest cloud infrastructures.

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Responsibilities For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

  • Research, identify, and prioritize security problems for automation
  • Develop detection prototypes for security problems
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Perform exploratory data analysis on security telemetry
  • Build and manage security detection services
  • Work with cross-functional teams to develop security solutions

Requirements For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Python
  • 3+ years of experience in security investigations, detection engineering, threat hunting, or incident response
  • Understanding of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors
  • Knowledge of host and network telemetry data
  • Understanding of network and web related protocols
  • Ability to develop code with at least one modern language, such as Python
  • Legal right to work in Ireland

Benefits For Security Detection Engineer, AWS Security

Relocation Benefits
Visa Sponsorship
  • Relocation support within European Union
  • Career development opportunities
  • Training and knowledge-sharing resources
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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