22 AWS Security Engineer, AWS Cloud Security Response Jobs in Seattle, WA
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Amazon is Hiring an AWS Security Engineer, AWS Cloud Security Response Near Seattle, WA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- AS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent related field
- 3 years of demonstrated experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security
- 2 years experience on a Security team, especially experience coordinating responses to security incidents.
DESCRIPTION
The AWS Cloud Response Team is responsible for the security and availability of AWS Cloud services; our primary focus is to ensure the security of the cloud and ensure the security of our customers. This role requires engineers to work tactically with both internal and external stakeholders to solve security challenges at massive scale, and to think strategically to develop and implement changes to drive automation, scalability and continuous progress for the organization.
We’re looking for talented software and systems professionals with a passion for security who thrive in high pressure environments to help us continue to raise the security bar for cloud computing.
This role will be located in Seattle, WA.
Successful candidates should:
- be able to assess technical vs. business risks and consistently drive internal engineering teams to take the right actions in the appropriate time frames to mitigate risks.
- have a good mix of broad and deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in information security.
- be technically proficient in the fields of network and operating system security, cryptography, software security, security operations, incident response, and emergent security intelligence.
- possess a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include small-project and software development work.
- be comfortable challenging and escalating to senior leadership to ensure the best outcome for customers at all times.
This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
High level responsibilities:
- Triage/assess security issues and engage with internal service teams to ensure timely remediation of issues, escalating internally as necessary to ensure appropriate levels of urgency and engagement.
- Participate in efforts to promote security throughout the Company and build good working relationships within the team and with others across Amazon.
- Demonstrate high capacity and tolerance for extreme context switching and interruptions while remaining productive and effective.
- Develop pragmatic solutions that achieve business requirements while maintaining an acceptable level of risk.
- Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work.
- Mentoring and proactively share knowledge sharing within the team and across the company.
- Fulfill regular on-call responsibilities.
About the team
About Amazon Security
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, or 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, and physical stores.
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, and voices.
Training & 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, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which 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.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Seattle, WA, USA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with virtualization technologies, especially with AWS services.
- Relevant industry certifications from SANS, ISC2, etc.
- Maturity, judgment, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
- Strong demonstrated knowledge of web protocols, common attacks, and an in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment.
- Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business.
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $111,600/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Job Summary
Full Time
Transportation
$113k-135k (estimate)
02/29/2024
04/09/2024
RANDALLSTOWN, MD
25 - 50
2018
$50M - $200M
Transportation
