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Job ID: 2972101 | Amazon Data Services UK Limited TheAmazon Web Services Security Operations Center AWS-SOC Team managessecurity issues across the globe. The team is looking for a highlymotivated, technically inclined individual to work as a SecurityEngineer. A successful candidate will need to embody our 16leadership principles; especially in Learn and Be Curious, EarnsTrust, and Dives Deep. You will work from the LHR14, London SOClocation. You need to be comfortable working in a dynamictechnical, and at times, ambiguous environment. Key jobresponsibilities - Monitor and analyze security alerts from varioussources to detect and respond to potential threats in real-time. -Develop, implement, and fine-tune detection rules and correlationlogic to improve threat detection capabilities. - Conduct in-depthinvestigations of security incidents, perform forensic analysis,and coordinate incident response activities. - Maintain andoptimize security information and event management systems andother security tools used in the SOC. - Collaborate with otherteams to enhance threat intelligence, improve incident responseprocedures, and provide regular reports on security posture. A dayin the life As a Security Engineer in Detections, your day revolvesaround safeguarding our digital assets. This position supportsother AWS Security Engineers with security engineering, securityoperations and incident response activities. You will beresponsible for coordinating and facilitating security responseactivities, fine-tuning detection rules. You'll investigatepotential incidents, collaborate with threat intelligence teams,and develop new detection algorithms. About the team DiverseExperiences Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if youdo not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the jobdescription, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career isjust starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includesalternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. WhyAmazon Security? At Amazon, security is central to maintainingcustomer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Ourorganization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high barfor security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offertalented security professionals the chance to accelerate theircareers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety ofareas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare,operations, and physical stores. Inclusive Team Culture In AmazonSecurity, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEIevents and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning andto embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest securitychallenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity ofideas, perspectives, and voices. Training & Career Growth We’recontinuously raising our performance bar as we strive to becomeEarth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endlessknowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resourceshere to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success atwork should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, whichis why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of ourculture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home,there’s nothing we can’t achieve. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor'sdegree in computer science or equivalent - Knowledge of networkingprotocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP - Experience programming inPython, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ or similar object orientedlanguage PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with AWS productsand services - Experience with any combination of the following:threat modeling, secure coding, identity management andauthentication, software development, cryptography, systemadministration and network security - Experience with programminglanguages such as Python, Java, C++ Amazon is an equalopportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing adiverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruitingdecisions based on your experience and skills. We value yourpassion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting yourprivacy and the security of your data is a longstanding toppriority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice(https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about howwe collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminateon the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or otherlegally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazoniansto deliver the best results for our customers. If you have adisability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment duringthe application and hiring process, including support for theinterview or onboarding process, please visithttps://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for moreinformation. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed,please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: May 15, 2025(Updated 3 days ago) Posted: April 2, 2025 (Updated 3 days ago)Posted: August 22, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago) Posted: May 12, 2025(Updated 4 days ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer anddoes not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status,disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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