Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

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Security
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Join Amazon's AWS Security team as a Senior Security Engineer to build and manage innovative services protecting the AWS cloud from advanced security threats. In this role, you'll work on detecting and automating the mitigation of cybersecurity threats across Amazon's infrastructure, collaborating with data scientists and software engineers to develop solutions at massive scale.

The position offers unique opportunities to protect every AWS customer through proactive security measures. You'll leverage AWS technologies to build services that safeguard both internal and external customers from security threats. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, as you'll mentor team members while developing cutting-edge security solutions.

Amazon Security values diverse experiences and maintains an inclusive team culture focused on continuous learning and professional growth. The organization is central to maintaining customer trust across all Amazon products and services. You'll benefit from extensive knowledge-sharing opportunities, training resources, and career advancement support.

The team emphasizes work-life harmony and provides flexibility to ensure success both professionally and personally. You'll join a community that celebrates diversity of ideas and perspectives, essential for addressing complex security challenges. The position offers the chance to work with advanced technologies while contributing to the security of one of the world's largest cloud platforms.

Key aspects include developing detection prototypes, researching security problems, implementing automation solutions, and working with various teams to enhance AWS's security posture. The role requires strong technical skills in security engineering and programming, combined with the ability to mentor others and drive innovation in cloud security.

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Responsibilities For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

  • Research, identify, and prioritize security problems that can be detected using automation
  • Develop detection prototypes to enhance detection capabilities
  • Identify opportunities to prevent security issues at scale
  • Mentor and develop teammates both technically and professionally
  • Build and manage services that detect and automate mitigation of cybersecurity threats
  • Work with data scientists and software development engineers across teams

Requirements For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Python
  • 5+ years of experience in security investigations, detection engineering, threat hunting, and/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 Python
  • Legal right to work in Ireland

Benefits For Senior Security Engineer, AWS Security

Relocation Benefits
  • Relocation support within EU
  • Work-life balance
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • Diverse and inclusive work environment

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