The Amazon Web Services team is looking for a focused Security Engineer who can take on a leadership role in responding to security issues across the largest cloud provider in the world. The right candidate must thrive in high-pressure situations, think like both an attacker and defender, and drive relevant teams to take the right actions in the right timeframes to mitigate risks. We are looking for an individual who can balance technical risks against business risks and consistently drive for the right results. They must have the passion for engineering novel solutions to complex security challenges, and recognize and fill gaps in capabilities. The ability to quickly design and build internal-facing tools that enable scaled programmatic automation is a plus. The successful candidate will have a good 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, network security,
· BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years’ equivalent technology experience. · · 2 years or more of demonstrated experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security. · · Minimal 1 year experience on a Security Operations team, especially experience coordinating responses to security incidents. · · 2+ years’ equivalent information security experience.· Extensive knowledge of Internet security issues, cloud architectures, and threat landscape. · · Experience with virtualization technologies, especially with AWS services