The AWS Threat Research Team is seeking a passionate Security Engineer with expertise in application and network security. This role involves researching threats and delivering actionable threat indicators to protect large-scale applications. The team focuses on producing threat intelligence that enhances AWS security services. Candidates will work in a collaborative environment, addressing complex security challenges while fostering diversity and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of IT Security experience.
• Strong proficiency in malware reverse engineering and analysis.
• Solid foundation in web application security and vulnerability mitigation.
• Experience in threat hunting and crafting detection rules across SIEM platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of network security, DDoS mitigation, and botnet research.
• Experience in communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in one or more scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Perl.

• Learn how AWS products work and their future direction.
• Help build threat data gathering security systems at scale.
• Stay updated on cybersecurity trends and mentor other engineers.
• Act as a technical lead, influencing design and coding deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers in an agile environment.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.