Amazon is looking for qualified Security Engineers to join its Information Security team, specifically within the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT). The role involves responding to security events, analyzing threats, and providing security services to protect sensitive data. Engineers will work hands-on with detection systems and vulnerability analysis tools to address potential threats. The team values diverse experiences and offers opportunities for career growth in a supportive and inclusive environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 2+ years of IT Security experience.
• 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review experience in a common programming language.
• 2+ years of troubleshooting systems issues, analyzing logs, or automating tasks using command line tools.
• Knowledge of industry-based security vulnerabilities and remediation techniques.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, including HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with AWS products and services.
• Experience performing security activities across one or more phases of the software development lifecycle.

• Respond to security incidents and coordinate a cohesive response involving multiple teams.
• Provide security engineering solutions and support during customer-facing incidents.
• Assist in developing pragmatic solutions that meet business requirements while managing risk.
• Identify and recommend solutions to improve Amazon's incident response capabilities.
• Mentor Information Security engineers to enhance security and address risk quickly.
• Evaluate the impact of current security trends and coordinate responses as necessary.
• Keep knowledge and skills current with the rapidly changing threat landscape.
• Participate in a follow-the-sun on-call rotation.

• 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.