Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

World's largest e-commerce platform focused on innovation and customer service
$136,000 - $212,800
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
E-Commerce · Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Amazon is seeking talented Security Engineers to join their Information Security team, specifically the Amazon Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). This role combines hands-on technical work with strategic security initiatives to protect one of the world's largest e-commerce platforms. As a Security Engineer II, you'll be responsible for responding to security events, analyzing threats, and safeguarding sensitive data using advanced detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools. The position requires expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network security, and threat intelligence. You'll work collaboratively across teams, mentor other engineers, and contribute to improving Amazon's security posture. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $136,000 to $212,800 based on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for security professionals who want to solve complex challenges at scale and make a significant impact on global e-commerce security.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

  • Responding to security incidents and coordinating response across multiple teams
  • Providing security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents
  • Developing pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining risk levels
  • Identifying and recommending improvements to incident response capabilities
  • Mentoring Information Security engineers
  • Evaluating security trends and coordinating responses
  • Participating in follow-the-sun on-call rotation

Requirements For Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Python
Java
Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
  • 3+ years of experience working as part of a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) or Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT)
  • Experience with common security monitoring, log analysis and forensic tools
  • Experience scripting with Python, Perl, Bash or PowerShell
  • Experience triaging and developing security alerts and response automation
  • Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP

Benefits For Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Medical Insurance
Equity
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Equity compensation
  • Sign-on payments available
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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