Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 159.000 - 202.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

RSU program

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Amazon is seeking qualified Security Engineers to join the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). You will respond to security incidents, analyze threats, and provide security services to safeguard highly sensitive data.

You will work hands-on with detection systems and perform root-cause analysis to resolve issues at scale. We value expertise in forensics, malware analysis, network/security, threat hunting, and threat intelligence, with opportunities across cloud, devices, retail, and other

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years IT Security experience.
• 2+ years scripting, programming, and security code review.
• 2+ years troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating tasks using command line tools.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to security incidents and coordinate a cohesive response across teams.
• Provide security engineering solutions during customer-facing incidents and prevent recurrence.
• Develop pragmatic solutions that meet business needs while managing risk.

Conocimientos

Incident response

Threat analysis

Scripting

Log analysis

Educación

Bachelor's in STEM or 2+ years IT Security

Herramientas

AWS

Forensics

Descripción del empleo

Security Engineer II, Security Incident Response Team (SIRT)

Job ID: 10586928 | Amazon.com Services LLC

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, and 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, and threat intelligence.

Key job responsibilities

• Responding to security incidents, and 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, and 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, 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.

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.

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 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, and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or 2+ years of IT Security experience
• 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non‑internship) experience
• 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non‑internship) experience
• Knowledge of industry‑based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques
• Experience in troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating basic tasks using command line tools (non‑internship experience)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP
• Experience with AWS products and services
• Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as security design review, threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing
• 2+ years of IT Security experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or 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, and 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, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP
• Experience with AWS products and services
• Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), such as security design review, threat modeling, secure code review, and security testing
• 2+ years of IT Security experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or 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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually