Security Engineer I, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)
Amazon.com Services LLC•2h ago
United StatesHybrid$136K–$184KFull-timeEntry Level2+ yrs exp
H-1B verified · 2310 LCAs
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Security Engineer
- Amazon is seeking qualified Security Engineers to join our innovative, high energy Information Security team. In this role you will work within the Amazon Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). SIRT Security Engineers respond to security events, conduct analysis of threats such as malware and intrusion attempts
- provide security services to safeguard highly sensitive data. They work hands-on with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools to respond to potential threats to Amazon systems. SIRT Security Engineers are unique individuals prepared to relentlessly resolve security issues by gathering and analyzing event data and conducting root-cause analysis. With your technical expertise, you will be solving security challenges at scale, working to protect the applications powering the most sophisticated e-commerce platform ever built. We value broad and deep technical knowledge, specifically in the fields of forensics, malware analysis, network security, application security, threat hunting
- threat intelligence. Key job responsibilities - Responding to security incidents
- coordinating a cohesive response involving multiple teams across Amazon. - Providing security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents, proactively considering the prevention of similar incidents from occurring in the future. - Assisting in the development of pragmatic solutions that achieve business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk. - Identifying and recommending solutions that improve or expand Amazon’s incident response capabilities. - Working alongside and mentoring Information Security engineers to improve security, reduce and quickly address risk. - Evaluating the impact of current security trends, advisories, publications
- academic research to Amazon, coordinating response as necessary across affected teams. - Keeping your knowledge and skills current with the rapidly changing threat landscape. - Participating in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation. About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path
- includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why Amazon Security At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations
- physical stores. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home
- is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. Inclusive Team Culture In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives
- voices. Training and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training
- other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. #JoinDefSec
- 2+ years of web protocols, common security attacks
- remediation (non-internship) experience - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science
- a related field - Knowledge of system security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques, including penetration testing and the development of exploits or equivalent - Experience with web protocols, common security attacks
- remediation (non-internship) - Experience solving basic problems by writing code or scripts with some assistance
- Experience with AWS services or other cloud offerings Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability
- other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications
- location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off
- parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Arlington - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually
Required skills
AWSpenetration testingmalware analysisnetwork securityapplication securitythreat huntingthreat intelligence