AWS SecurityCybersecurity company profile

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Version 1.0 · Published April 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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AWS Security builds and operates security services for Amazon Web Services, the largest cloud infrastructure provider by market share. Its products cover identity (IAM), threat detection (GuardDuty), encryption (KMS), and network security. AWS holds more than 140 security, compliance, and governance certifications.

Company at a Glance

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2006

Employees

5,000-10,000

Ownership

subsidiary

Primary Focus

Cloud-native security services and infrastructure protection

Sales Org

Yes

Key Cybersecurity Products & Services

  • AWS IAM and IAM Identity Center
  • Amazon GuardDuty
  • AWS Security Hub
  • AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
  • AWS WAF and Shield
  • Amazon Inspector

Cybersecurity Roles at AWS Security

Careers at AWS Security

View current openings at AWS Security on their official careers page.

View AWS Security careers page

AWS Security builds and operates security services for Amazon Web Services, the largest cloud infrastructure provider by market share. Its products cover identity (IAM), threat detection (GuardDuty), encryption (KMS), and network security. AWS holds more than 140 security, compliance, and governance certifications.

AWS Security typically hires for roles including Security Engineer, Security Architect, SOC Analyst, Cybersecurity Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant, Cybersecurity Account Executive. Check their careers page for current openings.

AWS Security is a subsidiary cybersecurity company headquartered in Seattle, Washington with 5,000-10,000 employees. They focus on Cloud-native security services and infrastructure protection. Research their official careers page and professional network presence for employee perspectives.

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