Security Engineer, AWS Security Incident Response

Amazon

Seattle, WA, US
136,000.00 - 184,000.00 usd annually py
On-site
Cloudtrail forensics and log analysis
Ai-powered investigation tools usage
Customer communication during incidents
The role involves investigating security incidents using a combination of manual forensic techniques and AI-powered investigation agents

Job Summary

  • The role involves investigating security incidents using a combination of manual forensic techniques and AI-powered investigation agents.
  • Engineers are expected to communicate directly with customers during active incidents to guide immediate containment steps.
  • Every investigation serves as an opportunity to improve automation systems by documenting patterns and providing structured feedback to AI agents.

Matching Summary

The role involves investigating security incidents using a combination of manual forensic techniques and AI-powered investigation agents.

Salary

136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • CloudTrail forensics and log analysis
  • AI-powered investigation tools usage
  • Customer communication during incidents
  • AWS environment security response
  • Pattern documentation and detection rules

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with agentic AI assistants
  • Ability to propose auto-remediation playbooks
  • Strong root cause analysis skills
  • Fluency in automated triage workflows
  • Collaborative team mentorship mindset

Key Requirements

  • Eligibility to obtain US Government security clearance
  • US citizenship required for clearance eligibility
  • Hands-on experience with AWS CloudTrail forensics

Work Rights

Must be eligible to obtain US Government security clearance

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