Junior Infrastructure Engineer Jobs in Minnesota

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
You'll join a diverse team of with software, systems and network engineers to develop software defined solutions to increase security while reducing complexity. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The Infrastructure Identity Security Team is responsible for the security and risk management of the AWS Network Infrastructure

We build systems that detect, assess, and mitigate risk across the global infrastructure and are accountable for keeping the Amazon Infrastructure secure and compliant with customer requirements.
The Infrastructure Identity Team is looking for a Security Engineer to join our dynamic, outcome-driven team. The successful candidate is an owner who can deliver through high performing, diverse teams and who understands all parts of security, software development, deployment, and operations.

A successful candidate must be one that can make risk-based assessments founded on data and facts. The right candidate must think like both an attacker and defender, and drive teams to take actions and mitigate risk. We are seeking engineers, with subject matter expertise in network security and software systems, specifically with access controls in large, segmented networks.

We value broad technical knowledge, specifically in the fields of networking, network security, software security, security operations and incident response. We're looking for leaders who can lead through challenges and seek to shed light on ambiguity. If that is you, Amazon is the place to be as we solve hard problems, make history, and have fun.
Key job responsibilities
You will aid in the development, assessment, and analysis of security outcomes for AWS Infrastructure Identity Team.
As a member of the AWS Infrastructure Identity organization, you are expected to be the security subject matter expert supporting the devleopment teams

Identify and drive mitigation of security risks through formal, deep dive assessment activities
Lead in the identification and application of remediation and mitigation techniques, including the development of monitoring and reporting capabilities.
Additionally
Shape the future in network security through automation
Continuously assess the effectiveness of network security controls and processes
Work alongside software engineers to deliver best in class tools for Identity customers
Codify intentions that define security of traffic flows and maintain them through assessments
Deliver empirical solutions for programs which cross organizational boundaries
Research and recommend optimizations of new and existing network security architecture
Work alongside with software engineers on the design and requirements of security software
Identify network security risks and participate in resolution
Create documentation for operational procedures and user education
Mentor junior staff and participate in interviewing as the subject matter expert on network security
A day in the life
You will assess and document network security risks and help developers build tools that will make you more efficient. You will have the freedom to prioritize as needed to balance your personal life, professional growth, key stakeholders, your teammates, and the delivery of your assigned projects.

You will help set the security bar and drive the team towards high standards and best practices. Your leadership team and peers will support your ideas and provide opportunities to give and receive feedback freely.
About the team
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