Security Engineering Manager, Threat Detections
Security Engineering Manager, Threat Detections
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14-05-2025
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced security leader to manage our Threat Detection team at Amazon Security. The ideal candidate will lead a team of security engineers responsible for detecting threats across Amazons vast infrastructure at petabytes scale. This role requires someone who can balance technical leadership with people management while driving strategic security initiatives.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Threat Detection Engineers including hiring mentoring and career development
Partner with other security teams (Incident Response Threat Hunting Red Teams) to ensure aligned security operations
Drive continuous improvement in detection engineering processes and methodologies
Oversee the development and implementation of advanced detection mechanisms utilizing ML AI and other innovative technologies
Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
Define and track key performance metrics for the threat detection program
Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the team
About the team
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 Amazons 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 worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
7 years of experience in security engineering or threat detection
Strong track record of people development and team building
Deep understanding of security concepts threat detection methodologies and attack techniques
Track record of building and scaling security programs
Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple teams
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
3 years of people management experience in a technical role
Background in machine learning or data science
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Key job responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of Threat Detection Engineers including hiring mentoring and career development
Partner with other security teams (Incident Response Threat Hunting Red Teams) to ensure aligned security operations
Drive continuous improvement in detection engineering processes and methodologies
Oversee the development and implementation of advanced detection mechanisms utilizing ML AI and other innovative technologies
Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization
Define and track key performance metrics for the threat detection program
Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the team
About the team
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 Amazons 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 worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.
Inclusive Team Culture
In Amazon Security its 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing training and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.
7 years of experience in security engineering or threat detection
Strong track record of people development and team building
Deep understanding of security concepts threat detection methodologies and attack techniques
Track record of building and scaling security programs
Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple teams
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills
3 years of people management experience in a technical role
Background in machine learning or data science
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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