Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
Description For Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
Amazon is seeking talented Security Engineers to join their Security Incident Response Team (SIRT), a crucial component of their Information Security organization. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cybersecurity for one of the world's largest technology companies.
As a SIRT Security Engineer, you'll be responsible for responding to and analyzing security events, conducting malware analysis, and protecting highly sensitive data across Amazon's vast infrastructure. The position requires a unique combination of technical expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network security, and threat intelligence.
The role offers significant growth potential within Amazon's security organization, with opportunities to work on diverse projects across cloud, retail, entertainment, healthcare, and other sectors. You'll be part of a team that values continuous learning, diversity of thought, and work-life harmony.
Key responsibilities include coordinating security incident responses across multiple teams, developing pragmatic security solutions, and mentoring other security engineers. You'll work with cutting-edge detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools while contributing to the protection of Amazon's sophisticated e-commerce platform.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $125,500 to $212,800 per year, depending on location and experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, financial benefits, and extensive career development opportunities. Amazon's commitment to work-life balance is demonstrated through flexible work arrangements and a supportive team culture.
This role is ideal for security professionals who are passionate about incident response, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a significant impact on global cybersecurity. You'll be joining a diverse team that encourages continuous learning and professional growth while working on some of the most challenging security problems at scale.
The position requires an Associate's degree and experience with security incident response teams, but Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages applications from candidates with non-traditional backgrounds. You'll be part of an organization that prioritizes security as central to maintaining customer trust and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
Responsibilities For Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
- Respond to security incidents and coordinate responses across multiple Amazon teams
- Provide security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents
- Develop pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while maintaining acceptable risk levels
- Identify and recommend improvements to Amazon's incident response capabilities
- Mentor Information Security engineers
- Evaluate security trends, advisories, and research impacts
- Maintain current knowledge of the threat landscape
- Triage and investigate security events
Requirements For Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
- Associate's degree or above
- Experience working as part of a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) or Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT)
- Knowledge of internet fundamentals and cloud computing concepts
- Ability to participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotation
Benefits For Security Engineer, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
- Flexible work hours
- Comprehensive medical benefits
- Financial benefits
- Training and career development opportunities
- Inclusive team culture
- Work-life harmony
