Senior Security Engineer AWS Managed Services AMS

AWS Managed Services (AMS) is seeking a Senior Security who desires to join our global innovative & highenergy Security team. The right candidate must thrive in highpressure situations think like both an attacker & defender and help relevant teams to take the right actions in the right timeframes to mitigate risks.

The AMS Security team are also responsible for working with customers on their adoption and on activities that require greater security judgment. They work handson developing detective capabilities identifying mitigations to vulnerabilities and respond to potential threats to Amazon systems and those of our customers.

Security Engineers are expected to develop elegant solutions to complex business problems and apply appropriate technologies while following security best practices. You are also expected to mentor more junior engineers and be a security thought leader for the organization

ABOUT YOU

This position requires a person with a security background who will show initiative by proactively identifying security flaws and vulnerabilities quickly assessing the potential risk drive for the right architectural decisions across many different teams to harden infrastructure while educating the broader team.

The successful candidate will have a mix of deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in information security. We value broad and deep technical knowledge specifically in the fields of cryptography application security infrastructure security security operations security response and security intelligence.

Key job responsibilities
As an AMS Security Engineer you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the security posture of Amazon Managed Services (AMS) across multiple work streams. Your core responsibilities will include:

Incident Response and Threat Management
Investigate and respond to security incidents promptly and effectively
Deploy and maintain security guardrails to prevent future incidents
Analyze and assess trends in emerging threats to stay ahead of potential risks
CrossTeam Collaboration and Service Security
Work closely with various AWS teams to ensure the overall security of AMS
Develop and maintain security documentation and procedures
Continuous Improvement and Innovation
Stay updated on the latest security trends technologies and best practices
Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance the security posture of AMS
Contribute to the development of internal security tools and automation processes
Mentor junior security team members and foster a culture of security consciousness
Stakeholder Management and Reporting
Communicate security risks incidents and mitigation strategies to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Prepare and present regular security status reports to management
Collaborate with customers and partners to address security concerns and ensure compliance with security requirements



A day in the life
As a Security Engineer in AWS Managed Services (AMS) your responsibilities include monitoring networks and systems for potential threats performing triage for security alerts documenting suspicious activity and reporting issues so they can be adequately handled. You will work alongside our security engineers and partner teams to perform daily threat detection and incident response using the full capability of AWS technologies and services to detect and mitigate cyber threats at a massive scale and help protect AWS Customers. You should also enjoy learning about the most uptodate new technologies and procedures to protect information systems and data.

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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Bachelors degree in Cybersecurity Computer Science or equivalent field; or 7 years of handson cybersecurity experience with track record in leading and resolving complex security incidents
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to executivelevel audiences both verbally and in writing
Experience in building and developing highperforming security response teams including implementing performance measurement mechanisms
Demonstrated proficiency in identifying common security risks and developing/executing comprehensive security strategies
Strong problemsolving skills and ability to drive projects forward in ambiguous situations

Leadership experience in Security Operations including coordinating responses to security incidents or working in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
Proficiency with AWS security technologies including: (VPC Flow Logs CloudTrail Amazon GuardDuty)
Background in customer support client/stakeholder management incident handling or digital forensics
Understanding of how incident response impacts various compliance frameworks (e.g. ISO HIPAA FedRAMP)
One or more industryrecognized security certifications such as: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional); CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
Indepth knowledge of Internet protocols network architectures and security design principles

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

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon 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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.