Security Engineer, AWS Security Operations Center (SOC)

The Amazon Web Services Security Operations Center (AWS-SOC) Cloud Operations Team manages security issues across the globe. The team is looking for a highly motivated, technically inclined individual to work as a Security Engineer. A successful candidate will need to embody our 16 leadership principles; especially in Learn and Be Curious, Earns Trust, and Dives Deep. You will work from the Herndon, VA SOC location. You need to be comfortable working in a fast paced technical, and at times, ambiguous environment.

Key job responsibilities
This position supports AWS Security Engineers and Technical Program Managers with security operations and incident response activities. You will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating security response activities for a wide range of AWS products and services. You will drive “Tier 1” and "Tier 2" related issues to resolution across numerous service teams and other more senior AWS Security Engineers.

A day in the life
You will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle an assortment of disparate tasks which may include small-project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.

About the team
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We have ten employee-led affinity groups, reaching 40,000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings, and we host annual and ongoing learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences. Amazon’s culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles, which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives, learn and be curious, and earn trust.
 
Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring. We care about your career growth as a passionate learner that is motivated to take on challenges.

Work/Life Balance
Our team values work-life harmony. Availability during the AWS SOC’s 24/7/365 operation is imperative to maintaining proficiency in this role, and we understand that striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here. We encourage members of the team to use personal time as needed to cultivate this balance and to promote a productive and well-balanced life— both in and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or 3+ years’ equivalent technology experience.
• Minimum of 2 years or more of demonstrated experience with a focus in areas such as systems, network, and/or application security.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience on a Security Operations team, especially experience coordinating responses to security incidents.
• 1+ year knowledge of web protocols, common attacks, and an in-depth knowledge of Linux/Unix tools and architecture.
• 1+ year experience of programming in an object oriented programming language.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years’ equivalent information security experience.
• 3+ years’ experience with internet security issues, cloud architectures, and threat landscape.
• 2+ years' experience demonstrating high-level customer service skills
• Familiarity with cloud architecture/infrastructure and general networking principles.
• Extensive knowledge of security technology, risk assessment methodologies, policies, systems, and/or network administration
• Experience with virtualization technologies, especially with AWS services.
• Relevant industry certifications from SANS, ISC2, etc.
• Strong judgment, negotiation/influence skills, analytical skills, and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic environment.
• Effective written and oral communication with multiple levels of leadership involving both business and technical sides of the business.
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
• Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

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