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Senior Security Engineer, AWS Services

Amazon, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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AWS Managed Services (AMS) is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Security Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative global Security team. In this role, you will thrive in fast-paced environments, adopting both attacker and defender mindsets to effectively address and mitigate risks. Your expertise will contribute to hands-on security development, incident management, and collaborative efforts to enhance the security posture for Amazon and its customers. Key Responsibilities: Incident Response and Threat Management:

Investigate and respond to security incidents in a timely manner, deploying security measures to prevent future occurrences. Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work effectively with AWS teams to ensure the security of AMS services and maintain comprehensive security documentation. Continuous Improvement:

Stay current with emerging security trends and technologies, proposing innovative enhancements to AMS security processes. Mentorship:

Guide junior security team members, promoting a culture of security awareness across the organization. Stakeholder Management:

Communicate security risks and strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and prepare regular security status reports. A Day in the Life: You will monitor networks and systems, perform triage on security alerts, and document suspicious activities. Your collaboration with team members will be key as you leverage AWS technologies to detect and respond to cybersecurity threats that impact our customers. About You: The ideal candidate possesses a strong security background, demonstrating initiative in identifying vulnerabilities and making informed architectural decisions. A mix of deep technical acumen and practical information security experience is essential. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent experience. 7+ years of hands-on cybersecurity experience with a track record of managing complex security incidents. Exceptional communication skills to articulate technical concepts to executive audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in Security Operations or in a Security Operations Center (SOC). Proficiency with AWS security technologies and understanding of various compliance frameworks. Industry-recognized security certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CISM. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage diverse candidates to apply. We value work-life harmony and strive to create a supportive environment for all employees. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,300 to $247,600, depending on the market location and individual qualifications. Additional compensation may include equity, sign-on payments, and benefits. This position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants should submit their application through our career portal.