Security Engineer, Incident Response

Amazon is the world's largest e-commerce company and technology leader in cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Security Engineer, Incident Response

Amazon is seeking qualified Security Engineers to join their innovative Information Security team in Sydney, Australia. As part of the Amazon Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), you'll be responsible for responding to security events, analyzing threats like malware and intrusion attempts, and safeguarding sensitive data. The role involves hands-on work with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools.

Key responsibilities include coordinating security incident responses across multiple Amazon teams, providing engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents, developing pragmatic security solutions, and improving incident response capabilities. You'll work alongside and mentor other Information Security engineers while staying current with evolving security threats.

Amazon Security offers opportunities to build experience across various areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores. The team values work-life harmony with flexible work arrangements and promotes an inclusive culture that embraces diversity of ideas and perspectives.

The position includes comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities through continuous learning and development resources. You'll be part of a follow-the-sun on-call rotation and work in an environment that emphasizes both technical excellence and customer trust.

This role is perfect for security professionals passionate about large-scale security challenges and interested in protecting one of the world's most sophisticated e-commerce platforms. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security technologies while contributing to Amazon's mission of being Earth's Best Employer.

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Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Incident Response

  • Responding to security incidents and coordinating responses across multiple teams
  • Providing security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents
  • Developing pragmatic security solutions
  • 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, Incident Response

Python
Linux
  • BS in Computer Science, Information Security, and 3+ years of related professional experience or 5+ years of related professional experience
  • Experience with common security monitoring, log analysis and forensic tools
  • Proficient in one or more scripting languages (E.g: Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
  • Able to perform DFIR and provide incident command at all stages while coordinating with various teams

Benefits For Security Engineer, Incident Response

  • Flexible work hours
  • Training and career development resources
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences

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