Security Engineer, AWS Security Cloud Response

The AWS Cloud Security Response team is at the forefront of protecting AWS Cloud services and ensuring customer trust. Operating on the AWS side of the Shared Responsibility Model, this role combines tactical security operations with strategic thinking to drive automation and scalability.

As a Security Engineer, you'll work in a "follow-the-sun rotation" model, managing security issues across 200+ AWS products. Your responsibilities include triaging security issues, determining impact levels, and coordinating with internal teams for swift resolution. You'll communicate with stakeholders ranging from service teams to AWS' Chief Information Security Officer.

Key aspects of the role:

• Oversee security issue resolution and risk assessment
• Engage with internal service teams for timely remediation
• Build and improve security tooling for global engineering teams
• Participate in on-call rotations
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge across the company

The ideal candidate brings:

• Strong technical proficiency in network and operating system security
• Experience in cryptography, software security, and incident response
• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and handle frequent context switching

Working at AWS Security offers:

• Opportunity to impact cloud security at massive scale
• Diverse and inclusive team culture
• Continuous learning and career development
• Work-life harmony with flexible arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, financial, and equity

Join us in raising the security bar for cloud computing while working with cutting-edge technology and talented professionals globally.