116 Security jobs in Ireland

Who are we looking for An experienced DLP platform security professional to play a key role in our Security Platforms team. The individual will be responsible for designing, configuring, and managing the key security tools and platforms supporting our Cyber Fusion Centre colleagues as well as guiding key projects and initiatives. The ideal candidate will have proven success implementing DLP and data labelling technologies. What you will be responsible for Driving key projects and initiatives to improve and expand existing DLP platform capabilities Working on technology projects, including product evaluation, solution design, implementation and operationalisation Working directly with Stakeholders and Business Units to define requirements and develop security solutions Working with key stakeholders and vendors to implement new or additional DLP capabilities to enhance our risk-driven data protection Partnering within the Cyber Fusion Centre teams to ensure our security platforms meet operational needs, within DLP Program Operations, Insider Threat and Incident response Owning the reliability, availability, and performance of DLP platforms What we value Strong foundational security knowledge, with specific expertise in DLP and Endpoint Security tooling Exposure to, and knowledge of enterprise DLP technologies across all infrastructure components eg Symantec DLP, Digital Guardian Endpoint DLP, ProofPoint, ZScaler Internet Access (ZIA), Microsoft Purview Excellent understanding and working knowledge of current data protection, information security and cyber security practices and techniques Previous experience actively participating in all phases of enterprise wide security platform projects, from initiation (discovery) to implementation and operationalisation A collaborative approach to solving technical challenges and improving security Project tracking experience and organisational skills Strong personal work ethic with excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver under pressure Experience in a 24/7 security operations environment, emphasising reliability and system availability A track record of succeeding in distributed, international teams Education & Preferred Qualifications This is a role for an experienced security professional, expected to have 7+ years of relevant security experience A degree is not required for this role, but a qualification in information security or information systems may be beneficial Experience with scripting, system integration, or light development would be beneficial (e.g., Python, PowerShell, other scripting) Security certifications may be beneficial (e.g., CISSP, CISM, relevant product certifications) Experience in financial services may be beneficial, or experience of leading technical teams Additional Requirements This role may be filled in Ireland (Dublin or Kilkenny preferred, or remote) or United States (MA preferred, or remote) This team supports 24/7 operations, therefore participation in an on-call rotation is required Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit. About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. #cyberireland To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

Description
Do you want to work on planetary scale security solutions in the cloud? Are you skilled at performing Incident Response activities and helping customers build threat detection and incident response capabilities using highly scalable computing architectures? Are you excited to help customers automate security operations giving them unprecedented capability and agility? Do you enjoy working on fast-paced complex projects focused on game changing business outcomes for customers globally? As a member of the AWS Customer Incident Response Team (CIRT) in the AWS Global Services Security Organization you will have the opportunity to pioneer technically excellent security solutions supporting customer initiatives that are meaningful to their business. Building on those experiences you'll collaborate with AWS service teams on new features, innovate with new technologies, and explore new challenges. As a member of AWS CIRT, you will be able to delight customers with leading edge security incident response via AWS Security Incident Response service and Zipline mechanism.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform and oversee incident response operations
- Become a deep technical resource that earns the trust of customer stakeholders before, during, and after a security event.
- Independently contribute to teams that include Amazonians, partners, and customers to build and deploy threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Design, build, and deploy solutions to automate security operations and incident response on AWS.
- Independently contribute to internal builder projects to develop new consulting engagement models and capabilities for customers.
- Develop high-quality content, such as automation tools, reference architectures, and white papers to help our consultants, partners, and customers build on the work that we deliver.
- Innovate on behalf of customers by translating your thoughts into action-oriented results.
- Mentor and invest in our employees, partners, and customers to raise the bar for our customers.
- Periodic on-call required.
- EU citizenship and residency required.
Basic Qualifications
Experience performing incident response activities.
1+ year building/operating on the AWS platform
3+ years in technical IT security or related job role
2+ years of threat detection or incident response experience
Hands-on technical experience in incident response technology, security, automation, implementation, integration, and/or deployment.
This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
Preferred Qualifications
* Hands-on technical experience in building scripts, tools, or methodologies that enhance customers' threat detection and incident response capabilities.
* Strong scripting skills in modern scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, Node.js, Javascript, Bash, Ruby, or SQL.
* Experience communicating complex technical matters clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
* Experience managing customers during a security event, including managing customer expectations and delivering results.
* Knowledge of incident response workflows and processes
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Do you want to work on planetary scale incident response solutions in the cloud? Are you skilled at performing Incident Response activities and helping customers build threat detection and incident response capabilities using highly scalable computing architectures? Are you excited to help customers respond to security incidents and automate security operations giving them unprecedented capability and agility? Do you enjoy working on fast-paced complex projects focused on game changing business outcomes for customers globally? As a member of the Threat Detection and Incident Response Practice in the AWS Global Service Security you will have the opportunity to help customers respond to security incidents and pioneer technically superb security solutions to help customer operate securely in the cloud. Building on those experiences you'll collaborate with AWS service teams on new features, innovate with new technologies, and explore new challenges
Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform and oversee security incident response operations
- Become a deep technical resource that earns the trust of customer stakeholders before, during, and after a security event.
- Independently contribute to teams that include Amazonians, partners, and customers to build and deploy threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Design, build, and deploy solutions to automate security operations and incident response on AWS.
- Independently contribute to internal builder projects to develop new consulting engagement models and capabilities for customers.
- Develop high-quality content, such as automation tools, reference architectures, and white papers to help our consultants, partners, and customers build on the work that we deliver.
- Innovate on behalf of customers by translating your thoughts into actionable results.
- Mentor and invest in our consultants, partners, and customers to raise the bar for our customers.
- Periodic on-call required.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS and TCP/IP
- 1+ years of experience building/operating on the AWS platform
- 2+ years of threat detection or incident response experience
- 3+ years of experience in technical IT security or related job role
- Hands-on technical experience in incident response technology, security, automation, implementation, integration, and/or deployment.
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with any combination of the following: threat modeling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, C+- Hands-on technical experience in building scripts, tools, or methodologies that enhance customers' threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Experience communicating complex technical matters clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of incident response workflows and processes
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
Do you want to work on planetary scale incident response solutions in the cloud? Are you skilled at performing Incident Response activities and helping customers build threat detection and incident response capabilities using highly scalable computing architectures? Are you excited to help customers respond to security incidents and automate security operations giving them unprecedented capability and agility? Do you enjoy working on fast-paced complex projects focused on game changing business outcomes for customers globally? As a member of the Threat Detection and Incident Response Practice in the AWS Global Service Security you will have the opportunity to help customers respond to security incidents and pioneer technically superb security solutions to help customer operate securely in the cloud. Building on those experiences you'll collaborate with AWS service teams on new features, innovate with new technologies, and explore new challenges
Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS)
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. The AWS Global Support team interacts with leading companies and believes that world-class support is critical to customer success. AWS Support also partners with a global list of customers that are building mission-critical applications on top of AWS services.
Key job responsibilities
- Perform and oversee security incident response operations
- Become a deep technical resource that earns the trust of customer stakeholders before, during, and after a security event.
- Independently contribute to teams that include Amazonians, partners, and customers to build and deploy threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Design, build, and deploy solutions to automate security operations and incident response on AWS.
- Independently contribute to internal builder projects to develop new consulting engagement models and capabilities for customers.
- Develop high-quality content, such as automation tools, reference architectures, and white papers to help our consultants, partners, and customers build on the work that we deliver.
- Innovate on behalf of customers by translating your thoughts into actionable results.
- Mentor and invest in our consultants, partners, and customers to raise the bar for our customers.
- Periodic on-call required.
Basic Qualifications
Experience performing incident response activities
1+ year of experience building/operating on the AWS platform
3+ year of experience in technical IT security or related job role
2+ years of threat detection or incident response experience
Hands-on technical experience in incident response technology, security, automation, implementation, integration, and/or deployment.
This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on technical experience in building scripts, tools, or methodologies that enhance customers' threat detection and incident response capabilities.
- Strong scripting skills in modern scripting languages like PowerShell, Python, Node.js, Javascript, Bash, Ruby, or SQL.
- Experience communicating complex technical matters clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
- Experience managing customers during a security event, including managing customer expectations and delivering results.
- Knowledge of incident response workflows and processes
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

We are seeking an experiencedIT Security Officer to join our growing Information Security Team. This role will play a critical part in safeguarding our technology infrastructure by implementing security measures, responding to incidents, and advising on best practices across the business. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain security systems to protect IT infrastructure and sensitive data. Define system security requirements and architecture in collaboration with key stakeholders. Develop and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security architectures. Lead and support security incident investigations, including chairing response meetings. Create assessment-based reports with actionable insights for improving system security. Design and implement automated tools to manage vulnerabilities and recurring security tasks. Drive awareness initiatives including training, communications, and senior-level briefings. Contribute to internal and external audit processes and risk register maintenance. Education & Certifications Professional certifications such asCISSP,CISM, or other recognized security qualifications. Certifications or substantial experience withAzure,O365, or related platforms. Experience Requirements Demonstrated experience as aSecurity Engineer orInformation Security Architect. Strong operational knowledge of Azure/O365 security configurations. Hands-on experience with: Email security,DLP (Data Loss Prevention), anddata classification tools. Web applications, web services, and related protocols. Security frameworks likeISO27001,COBIT, and compliance withPCI,EIOPA, orDORA. Understanding of cloud and third-party hosted infrastructure environments. Experience working in regulated industries with complex stakeholder environments. Familiarity with scripting (Windows environment) is an advantage. Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Clear and confident communication both verbal and written. Influential presenter with the ability to engage C-suite stakeholders. Self-motivated, collaborative, and results-driven. Ability to lead, support, and motivate teams in a security-conscious culture. Skills: Azure office 365 CISM CISSP

We are seeking an experienced IT Security Officer to join our growing Information Security Team.

This role will play a critical part in safeguarding our technology infrastructure by implementing security measures, responding to incidents, and advising on best practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain security systems to protect IT infrastructure and sensitive data.

Define system security requirements and architecture in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Develop and document standard operating procedures, protocols, and security architectures.

Lead and support security incident investigations, including chairing response meetings.

Create assessment-based reports with actionable insights for improving system security.

Design and implement automated tools to manage vulnerabilities and recurring security tasks.

Drive awareness initiatives including training, communications, and senior-level briefings.

Contribute to internal and external audit processes and risk register maintenance.

Education & Certifications Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or other recognized security qualifications.

Certifications or substantial experience with Azure, O365, or related platforms.

Experience Requirements Demonstrated experience as a Security Engineer or Information Security Architect.

Strong operational knowledge of Azure/O365 security configurations.

Hands-on experience with: Email security, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), anddata classification tools.

Web applications, web services, and related protocols.

Security frameworks like ISO27001, COBIT, and compliance with PCI, EIOPA, or DORA.

Understanding of cloud and third-party hosted infrastructure environments.

Experience working in regulated industries with complex stakeholder environments.

Familiarity with scripting (Windows environment) is an advantage.

Key Competencies Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Clear and confident communication both verbal and written.

Influential presenter with the ability to engage C-suite stakeholders.

Self-motivated, collaborative, and results-driven.

Ability to lead, support, and motivate teams in a security-conscious culture.

Skills: Azure office 365 CISM CISSP

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
+ This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.
+ Current hours of support begin at 7am through until 10pm Monday - Friday, working 7.5 hours each day on a shift rotation basis which changes each week
**Role Description**
SMBC are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Security Analyst to join our Identity & Access Management (IAM) team. This role is responsible for protecting the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information by ensuring appropriate security controls are enforced on company assets, while maintaining high standards of availability, resilience, and performance.
The Security Analyst will focus on managing Active Directory, creating and maintaining access packages, and analysing unstructured ServiceNow tickets to support access governance and security operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of IAM principles. This position works closely with the IAM Engineering team to ensure secure and efficient access management across the organization.
The successful candidate will be process-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels. This role is part of a global support team within a multinational financial services company. Support hours run from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Monday-Friday), with 7.5-hour shifts on a weekly rotation. Occasional planned Saturday work (approximately 5 times per year) and coverage during local bank holidays may be required to support global operations.
This role will report to the Team Lead of Security Analyst Team.
**Role Objectives: Delivery**
+ Manage and maintain Active Directory user and group configurations.
+ Design, implement, and manage access packages and entitlement workflows.
+ Analyse and triage unstructured ServiceNow tickets related to access requests, incidents, and provisioning issues.
+ Collaborate closely with the IAM Engineering team to support automation, policy enforcement, and system enhancements.
+ Ensure compliance with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements.
+ Participate in access reviews, audits, and remediation efforts.
+ Document processes, procedures, and technical configurations for knowledge sharing and audit readiness.
+ Contribute to process improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean) and assist with automation to reduce manual work.
+ Provide an escalation point to IT Support teams for users with access and identification issues. Assist with audits of network and data access to ensure user rights assignments are applied correctly and kept in appropriate scope according to technology policy.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ 2+ years of experience in a Security Analyst or IAM-related role.
+ Hands-on experience with Active Directory (in Entra & On Prem) and access management tools.
+ Proficiency in ServiceNow, especially in analysing and resolving unstructured tickets.
+ Familiarity with IAM concepts such as least privilege, RBAC, and access lifecycle management.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
+ Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate a self-motivated and disciplined approach to learning and working.
+ Demonstrate basic knowledge of polices and controls regarding data sharing and access restrictions between restricted parties.
+ Willingness to learn and grow within a team environment
+ Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills when needed.
+ Possess a highly developed sense of personal accountability and follow-through with an ability to effectively prioritize multiple personal tasks, projects, and goals.
**Additional Requirements**
SMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

Description
The Global Services, Security (GSS) team, a part of Amazon Web Services, leverages the expertise and ingenuity of our builders to establish scalable security solutions for both internal and external customers that drive business outcomes. Our goal of securing the world's workloads and building a brighter future for humanity requires us to focus on reliable delivery of bar raising security outcomes and investment in security mechanisms and automation on behalf of our customers.
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The Security Escalations team in GSS is responsible for the security of services offered by Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS). We are looking for a passionate, innovative, results oriented technical program manager. Security Escalations is responsible for driving innovative enhancements that raise the bar for how AWS employees interact with resources, systems, and data. You are someone who loves managing programs and is committed to formulating and implementing wide-ranging process improvements. You are passionate about the security of the cloud and you want to solve real business problems. We have a team culture that encourages innovation and we expect team members and management alike to take a high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, can operate independently, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You have an understanding of technical concepts, and possess a broad understanding of AWS services. You are organized, detail-oriented, and drive towards improved performance while advocating for customer needs.
A Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. They should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS and Partner Security, and by groups throughout Amazon), while having an understanding of the application of Information Security in a broad range of technical areas.
You will have the combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include small-projects in addition to managing incident response activities. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
Triage new incoming issues to determine the level of risk they present to AWS, and then accordingly prioritise its remediation in conjunction with the impacted service team.
Participate in efforts to promote security throughout the Company and build good working relationships within the team and with others across Amazon
Demonstrate high capacity and tolerance for context switching and interruptions while remaining productive and effective
Escalate issues to senior AWS leadership if you feel your issues are not progressing at the correct pace based on impact to ensure we are putting customers first.
Explore building and improving our tooling to make your own life easier and share that benefit with all our engineers globally.
Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the triage and response to security incidents, assessing their potential impact on AWS systems and customers.
- Coordinate with service teams to implement rapid, effective remediation strategies.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Security Operations:
- Monitor security alerts and logs to detect potential threats or anomalies.
- Conduct thorough post-incident analyses and contribute to lessons-learned documentation.
- Collaborate with other security teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
- Automation and Tool Development:
- Design and implement automation tools to enhance incident response efficiency and effectiveness.
- Continuously improve existing security tooling and processes.
- Share innovations and best practices with the global AWS security community.
A day in the life
AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.
About the team
As a Security Engineer, you will build or enhance existing automation to improve operational efficiency or generate new insights from existing data. You will identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for automating Partner Security mechanisms across a diverse landscape of business tools, systems, and architectures. You will meet with other teams across the Global Services organization to collaborate on security mechanisms, like partner onboarding and offboarding workflows, to improve consistency and compliance throughout the organization.
You will contribute to security training programs, best practices documentation, and security policies tailored for internal teams engaging with subcontracted partners. You will implement scalable processes and tooling solutions to facilitate regular audits of partner security controls and compliance standards. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise and support for ongoing security assessments of Partners and subcontractors within the SMGS business units, ensuring adherence to AWS security standards
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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 alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.
Basic Qualifications
This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
1+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
1+ years of programming in one of the following or similar: Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with AWS products and services
Experience with any combination of the following: threat modelling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
Experience with Security Engineering (building tools) and Assurance methodologies e.g. fuzzing, static and dynamic code analysis
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
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 for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description
The Global Services, Security (GSS) team, a part of Amazon Web Services, leverages the expertise and ingenuity of our builders to establish scalable security solutions for both internal and external customers that drive business outcomes. Our goal of securing the world's workloads and building a brighter future for humanity requires us to focus on reliable delivery of bar raising security outcomes and investment in security mechanisms and automation on behalf of our customers.
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Security is our highest priority. The Security Escalations team in GSS is responsible for the security of services offered by Sales, Marketing and Global Services (SMGS). We are looking for a passionate, innovative, results oriented technical program manager. Security Escalations is responsible for driving innovative enhancements that raise the bar for how AWS employees interact with resources, systems, and data. You are someone who loves managing programs and is committed to formulating and implementing wide-ranging process improvements. You are passionate about the security of the cloud and you want to solve real business problems. We have a team culture that encourages innovation and we expect team members and management alike to take a high degree of ownership for their program vision and execution of ideas. You possess strong verbal and written communication skills, can operate independently, and have a consistent track record of delivery. You have an understanding of technical concepts, and possess a broad understanding of AWS services. You are organized, detail-oriented, and drive towards improved performance while advocating for customer needs.
A Security Engineer must foster constructive dialogue and seek resolution when confronted with discordant views. Engineers in this role are expected to participate fully in the planning of the security team's work and constantly seek opportunities for process improvement. They should also have a deep understanding of at least one specialty for which they are a sought out resource (both within AWS and Partner Security, and by groups throughout Amazon), while having an understanding of the application of Information Security in a broad range of technical areas.
You will have the combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include project and software development work. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
Key job responsibilities
A successful candidate will need a combination of troubleshooting, technical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to handle a mix of disparate tasks which may include small-projects in addition to managing incident response activities. This role will provide career growth opportunities as you gain new security skills in the course of your duties.
Triage new incoming issues to determine the level of risk they present to AWS, and then accordingly prioritise its remediation in conjunction with the impacted service team.
Participate in efforts to promote security throughout the Company and build good working relationships within the team and with others across Amazon
Demonstrate high capacity and tolerance for context switching and interruptions while remaining productive and effective
Escalate issues to senior AWS leadership if you feel your issues are not progressing at the correct pace based on impact to ensure we are putting customers first.
Explore building and improving our tooling to make your own life easier and share that benefit with all our engineers globally.
Assistance with recruiting activities and administrative work
Key job responsibilities
- Lead the triage and response to security incidents, assessing their potential impact on AWS systems and customers.
- Coordinate with service teams to implement rapid, effective remediation strategies.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks and procedures.
- Security Operations:
- Monitor security alerts and logs to detect potential threats or anomalies.
- Conduct thorough post-incident analyses and contribute to lessons-learned documentation.
- Collaborate with other security teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
- Automation and Tool Development:
- Design and implement automation tools to enhance incident response efficiency and effectiveness.
- Continuously improve existing security tooling and processes.
- Share innovations and best practices with the global AWS security community.
A day in the life
AWS Global Services includes experts from across AWS who help our customers design, build, operate, and secure their cloud environments. Customers innovate with AWS Professional Services, upskill with AWS Training and Certification, optimize with AWS Support and Managed Services, and meet objectives with AWS Security Assurance Services. Our expertise and emerging technologies include AWS Partners, AWS Sovereign Cloud, AWS International Product, and the Generative AI Innovation Center. You'll join a diverse team of technical experts in dozens of countries who help customers achieve more with the AWS cloud.
About the team
As a Security Engineer, you will build or enhance existing automation to improve operational efficiency or generate new insights from existing data. You will identify, evaluate, and prioritize opportunities for automating Partner Security mechanisms across a diverse landscape of business tools, systems, and architectures. You will meet with other teams across the Global Services organization to collaborate on security mechanisms, like partner onboarding and offboarding workflows, to improve consistency and compliance throughout the organization.
You will contribute to security training programs, best practices documentation, and security policies tailored for internal teams engaging with subcontracted partners. You will implement scalable processes and tooling solutions to facilitate regular audits of partner security controls and compliance standards. Additionally, you will provide technical expertise and support for ongoing security assessments of Partners and subcontractors within the SMGS business units, ensuring adherence to AWS security standards
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Basic Qualifications
- This role requires you to be a national of an EU member state
- 3+ years of any combination of the following: threat modeling experience, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security experience
- Knowledge of commonly found software security vulnerabilities (like OWASP top 10) and remediation techniques
- 2+ years of programming in one of the following or similar: Python, Ruby, Go, Swift, Java, .Net, C++.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with AWS products and services
- Experience with any combination of the following: threat modelling, secure coding, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, system administration and network security
- Experience with Security Engineering (building tools) and Assurance methodologies e.g. fuzzing, static and dynamic code analysis
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