Security Engineering Manager, Threat Detections

Amazon • Arlington, VA • 4h ago

Description

We are seeking an experienced security leader to manage our Threat Detection team at Amazon Security. The ideal candidate will lead a team of security engineers and applied data scientists responsible for detecting threats across Amazon's vast infrastructure at petabytes scale. This role requires someone who can balance technical leadership with people management while driving strategic security initiatives.

Key job responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of Threat Detection Engineers, including hiring, mentoring, and career development

Partner with other security teams (Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Red Teams) to ensure aligned security operations

Drive continuous improvement in detection engineering processes and methodologies

Oversee the development and implementation of advanced detection mechanisms utilizing ML, AI, and other innovative technologies

Manage relationships with key stakeholders across the organization

Define and track key performance metrics for the threat detection program

Drive automation and efficiency initiatives within the team

About the team

Why Amazon Security

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and stores.

Basic Qualifications

7+ years of experience in security engineering or threat detection

Strong track record of people development and team building

Deep understanding of security concepts, threat detection methodologies, and attack techniques

Track record of building and scaling security programs

Experience working with cloud technologies (AWS preferred)

Ability to influence and drive consensus across multiple teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of people management experience in a technical role

Background in machine learning or data science

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.

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