ADC Engineer, Controls Fleet

Are you experienced in managing Windows and Linux environments with a passion for building and maintaining highly-available systems and services at massive scale

The Controls Fleet team is responsible for building and supporting some of Amazons most important infrastructure services. As part of Amazon Web Services (AWS) we support the infrastructure that runs the worlds premier e-commerce and cloud computing environments.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated engineer to participate on a team of Windows and Linux Systems Engineers. The ideal candidate would be innovative analytical and have great problem solving skills. You must be very comfortable and confident working on multiple platforms to solve complex problems at scale. You must have very strong knowledge of operating systems and network fundamentals. You understand TCP/IP and other common network protocols. You are proficient with at least one high-level scripting language (PowerShell Python Ruby). You should have a bias toward automation and a track record of creating automated solutions. You have experience operating distributed systems- diagnosing and resolving complex problems. You pay attention to detail and solve problems at their root.

You will be working in a hyper-growth environment where priorities shift quickly. You must be flexible and adapt well to a wide range of tasks and technologies.

Minimal Travel Required. You are expected to be onsite at a minimum five days a week

At Amazon it is expected that your technical knowledge demonstrates both depth and breadth. Leveraging the strengths of individual team members as peers and delegating tasks appropriately within the group for long term projects will all be critical tasks for this role.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that after start the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities
- Technical Infrastructure: Deploy manage and support large-scale Windows and Linux environments including virtualization platforms and networking components
- Automation & Development: Create and maintain automation solutions using PowerShell Python or Bash focusing on scalable deployment processes and infrastructure management
- System Design: Architect and implement secure scalable solutions while considering system interdependencies and limitations
- Problem Solving: Analyze complex technical issues and develop effective solutions through root cause analysis
- Documentation & Training: Create and maintain technical documentation develop training materials and support team knowledge sharing
- Collaboration: Work effectively with partner teams provide technical consultation and support cross-functional projects
- Security & Compliance: Identify security risks develop mitigation plans and participate in compliance efforts
- Operational Support: Available for 24/7 on-call rotation and up to 20% travel

About the team
AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats 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
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll 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 theres nothing we cant achieve.


- 2 years of building scripts tooling and automation for large-scale computing environments experience
- 3 years of systems administration (Linux or Windows) experience
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field
- Experience in building scripts tooling and automation for large-scale computing environments
- Experience in systems administration (Linux or Windows)
- Experience with automation testing or monitoring framework development
- Experience working with scripting languages like Python Java Perl PHP Ruby Bash Shell or equivalent
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

- 3 years of cloud computing technologies experience
- 3 years of networking and troubleshooting experience
- 3 years of work supporting procedures and methodologies for production computing environments experience
- Experience with cloud computing technologies
- Experience in networking and troubleshooting
- Experience in supporting procedures and methodologies for production computing environments
- Experience automating routine tasks

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $105200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $216500/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.