Security Engineer II, AWS Cloud Security Response

The AWS Cloud Security Response team operates on the ‘AWS’ side of the Shared Responsibility Model, protecting our customers by ensuring the security of AWS Cloud services. Our engineers independently Basic qualifications: - 2+ years of scripting, programming, and security code review in a common programming language (non-internship) experience - Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), or 2+ years of IT Security experience - Experience working across teams and influencing teams that are not your own - Experience in mentoring, leading, or managing more junior engineers - Experience with cloud services, cloud infrastructure, or cloud security concepts. - 3+ years of experience in information security, security operations, or security engineering. Preferred: - Experience developing code-level fixes or security patches for production cloud services. - Deep understanding of IAM policies, roles, service principals, and access control mechanisms. - Experience building automation to scale security operations or incident response processes. - Experience with proactive security engineering such as identifying systemic patterns, building feedback loops, or driving shift-left security initiatives. - Experience with AWS services and infrastructure at the code or architecture level. - 2+ years of working with Data & AI related technologies, including, but not limited to, AI/ML, GenAI, Analytics, Database, and/or Storage experience. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Herndon - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually USA, WA, Seattle - 159,300.00 - 202,400.00 USD annually