Security Engineer, AWS, AWS Security Corporate Architecture & Design
AWS IT Security Corporate Architecture and Design is a high visibility team that solves security challenges at a massive scale. We are looking for Security Engineers who will be responsible for securing our internal networking assets and helping us to evolve our approach to Network security across the enterprise. Working with Network Security at Amazon means operating at massive scale and requires a passion for problem solving in complex, ambiguous environments.AWS is looking for Security Engineers to ensure that our infrastructure operates to the highest standards required to maintain and enhance internal and external customer trust. If you enjoy leading complex network security projects, working with engineering teams and analyzing log data, this position will provide you with a challenging opportunity to work alongside world-class talent in solving complex and far-reaching problems. A successful candidate will have a good mix of deep technical knowledge and a demonstrated background in Network Engineering and data security disciplines.Key job responsibilities- Mature our capabilities to provide leading edge security for our internal networks in conjunction with other service teams.- Collaborate with internal and partner teams to develop common security practices for the Amazon Network environment.- Lead major security upgrade programs ensuring that our capabilities remain ahead of the threat landscape. - Influence security teams across AWS to develop detection engineering processes in keeping with industry best practices.- Attend internal and external training regarding security engineering and architecture.- Support large-scale security incident investigations, participate in or lead post-mortem analyses.- Develop and mentor other security engineers.This position can be located in either Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA.Inclusive Team CultureHere 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 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.Work/Life BalanceOur team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.Mentorship & Career GrowthOur 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. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.#SecOpsWe are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Austin, TX, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA