Do you love decomposing problems to develop products that impact millions of people around the world Would you enjoy identifying defining and building software solutions that revolutionize how businesses operate
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations from foundational services such as Amazons Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWSs services and features apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization youll support the development and management of Compute Database Storage Internet of Things (Iot) Platform and Productivity Apps services in AWS. Within AWS UC Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) roles engage with AWS customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) is looking for an experienced Windows Systems Engineer with a deep knowledge of Windows Active Directory and desktop services including virtual desktops and infrastructure.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
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Key job responsibilities
- Manage/Operate and Maintain Active Directory and component systems (DNS DHCP NPS Exchange)
- Security compliance to include hardening the OS and desktop applications.
- Manage metrics and monitoring services.
- Creates and updates system documentation for engineering operations and support teams.
A day in the life
Our mission is to deliver robust highly available and easy to use services to our internal customers in support of the Amazon Dedicated Cloud for U.S. Government customers. We are looking for a motivated engineer to deliver results for our customers.
This is a hands-on position where your daily role will maintain and enhance existing services including Windows build / deployment capabilities fulfilling requests for application packaging / deployment and break / fix scenarios for all technologies the team manages. This role will work closely with the Security Compliance team to ensure security compliance with all desktop environments.
You will have a strong and diverse technical background that allows you to approach problems with confidence and ingenuity. You must be a lifelong learner embracing the rapid innovations in technology and understanding how to leverage them to continue to improve our products. A successful Windows Client Engineer will drive the design and implementation of new services find ways to improve and automate our existing services and provide escalation and mentoring for junior team members.
About the team
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- Associates degree or Cloud or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
- 1 years administering maintaining and operating Active Directory Windows based networks
- Knowledge of networking basic skills and troubleshooting
- Understanding of Windows environment using PowerShell.
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
- 1 years supporting Windows family of operating systems to include 4 of the following 8 core competencies: AD DHCP PowerShell Email workflow SCCM SCOM Win OS DNS and disaster recovery/business continuity
- Demonstrable track record dealing w/ ambiguity prioritizing needs and delivering measurable results.
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred) Python Ruby or Java
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $152000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.