Security Engineer, AWS Security Cloud Response

Job Description

The AWS Cloud Security Response team is looking for talented software and systems professionals with a passion for security to help raise the security bar for cloud computing.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
• 3+ years or more of proven experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.
• 2+ years of scripting/coding experience in any language (including Bash/PowerShell scripting). Previous experience in Python scripting would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Supply oversight of in-flight security issues.
• Triage new incoming issues to determine the level of risk they present to AWS, and then accordingly prioritize its remediation in conjunction with the impacted service team.
• Communicate the state of security issues to various audiences at various levels of seniority.
• Explore building and improving tooling to make your own life easier and sharing the benefit with all engineers globally.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plan options)
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
• 401(k) with company match and various investment choices
• Company-paid life/AD&D and disability insurance
• Restricted stock units (RSUs) for employee ownership
• Child care and elder care referrals, adoption assistance
• Paid maternity and parental leave (including Ramp Back)
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Employee discount on Amazon.com products
• Career Choice program (95% tuition and textbook coverage)