Security Engineer III

About the Role

As a Security Engineer III at Amazon Web Services, Inc., you will be instrumental in developing and implementing advanced security operations and incident response automation on AWS, leveraging cutting-edge Generative AI techniques. This role involves integrating machine learning models to proactively predict and mitigate potential security threats, thereby enhancing the overall security posture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced security operations and incident response automation on AWS using Generative AI.
• Integrate machine learning models to predict and mitigate potential security threats proactively.
• Contribute to internal builder projects by creating scalable and secure consulting frameworks.
• Develop automation tools, reference architectures, and detailed white papers incorporating Cybersecurity best practices and AI-driven solutions.
• Implement AI-driven security tools to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.
• Lead hands-on incident response efforts, utilizing automated tools and AI-based analysis for efficient resolution.
• Ensure swift recovery and mitigation strategies are in place to minimize the impact of security breaches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, partners, and customers to deploy sophisticated threat detection and incident response systems.

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, along with four years of experience in security engineering, software engineering, or cybersecurity engineering. The employer will accept two years of relevant experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must possess four years of experience in:

• Security engineering and network technologies (PCAP, Netflow).
• Operating Systems and network security, common attack patterns and exploitation techniques.
• Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Assurance methodologies.
• Security analysis techniques such as threat modeling and attack graphs.
• Writing run-books, complexity analysis, executing vulnerability scans, and reviewing vulnerability assessment reports.

Preferred Qualifications

All applicants must meet all the above listed basic requirements. Amazon Web Services values diversity and an inclusive culture, empowering Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers. Accommodations for disabilities during the application and hiring process are available.

Key skills/competency

• Generative AI
• Machine Learning
• Incident Response
• Security Automation
• Threat Detection
• Cybersecurity
• AWS Security
• Network Security
• Vulnerability Management
• Threat Hunting