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Job ID: 2973703 | Amazon Corporate Services Pty LtdAWS is looking for a Security Engineer to join the Cloud Responseteam in Australia. The team manages the security and availabilityof AWS Cloud services. We operate on the "AWS" side of the SharedResponsibility Model to ensure “Security of the Cloud” and toprotect our customers. This role requires engineers to worktactically with both internal and external stakeholders to solvesecurity challenges at massive scale, and to think strategically todevelop and implement changes to drive automation, scalability andcontinuous progress for the organization. Key job responsibilitiesA successful candidate will need a combination of troubleshooting,technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability tohandle a mix of disparate tasks which may include small-projects inaddition to managing incident response activities. This role willprovide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skillsin the course of your duties. Successful candidates will beexpected to: - Triage new incoming issues to determine the level ofrisk they present to AWS, and then accordingly prioritize itsremediation in conjunction with the impacted service team. -Communicate the state of these issues to various audiences, bothtechnical and non-technical, at various levels of seniority (up toand including the AWS Chief Information Security Officer). -Participate in efforts to promote security throughout the companyand build good working relationships with partner security teamsand service teams across Amazon - Demonstrate high capacity formanaging priorities appropriately while remaining productive andeffective, with tolerance for context switching and interruptions -Escalate issues early and often, expressing a high degree ofsecurity judgement when issues are not progressing at the correctpace based on impact to ensure we are putting customers first. -Explore and embrace the Amazon builder culture, identifyingmechanisms and methods to improve tools and processes to simplifyand drive issues at the scale and speed necessary to benefit ourglobal team of engineers. - Fulfill regular on-callresponsibilities during the team's working hours and in support ofthe global team's on-call weekend rotation A day in the life Thisposition supports AWS with security operations and incidentresponse activities. You will be responsible for coordinating andfacilitating security response activities for all AWS products andservices. You will drive security related issues to resolutionacross numerous service teams, interacting directly with thoseteams and other AWS Security engineers. About the team CloudResponse is a team inside AWS Security Operations. This team isbroadly responsible for the 'AWS' side of the Shared ResponsibilityModel, and provides oversight of security issues from theiridentification through to resolution. Cloud Response operatesfollow-the-sun with teams based around four different geographicallocations. We work with AWS security and service teams to ensuresecurity issues are addressed and resolved with the right level ofurgency, while keeping our key stakeholders informed and engaged asnecessary throughout the issue lifecycle. Diverse ExperiencesAmazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meetall of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description,we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting,hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternativeexperiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Why AmazonSecurity? At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customertrust 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 - 3+ yearsof programming in Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++ orsimilar object oriented language experience - Bachelor's degree incomputer science or equivalent - Knowledge of networking protocolssuch as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 2+ years ofany combination of the following: threat modeling experience,secure coding, identity management and authentication, softwaredevelopment, cryptography, system administration and networksecurity experience - Experience with AWS products and services -Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C++Acknowledgement of country: In the spirit of reconciliation Amazonacknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughoutAustralia and their connections to land, sea and community. We payour respect to their elders past and present and extend thatrespect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.IDE statement: Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability,or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowersAmazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If youhave a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustmentduring the application and hiring process, including support forthe interview 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: April 12, 2025(Updated about 16 hours ago) Posted: August 26, 2024 (Updated 1 dayago) Posted: August 26, 2024 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: April 2,2025 (Updated 6 days ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employerand does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status,disability, or other legally protected status.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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