SysDev Engineer II
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Job Location:
Bellevue, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Leo is Amazons low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. Its mission is to deliver fast reliable internet to customers and communities around the world and weve designed the system with the capacity flexibility and performance to serve a wide range of customers from individualhouseholds to schools hospitals businesses government agencies and other organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Join the Leo Devices & Systems team as a Linux Client Fleet Manager. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Linux client systems are managed within Leo. Youll own the strategy and operations that keep our Linux endpoints secure compliant and optimized for productivity across engineering manufacturing and science teams. Working alongside a skilled mission-driven team your efforts will directly support Leos goal of connecting unserved and underserved communities around the world through innovative satellite technology.
Key job responsibilities
- Fleet Management: Oversee the lifecycle of all Linux client systems including provisioning configuration management patching upgrades and retirement.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain controls to ensure systems meet rigorous internal and external security requirements (e.g. NIST FedRAMP ITAR compliance). Drive initiatives to keep the fleet within defined patches and configuration baselines.
- Tooling & Automation: Develop and improve automation for imaging software distribution monitoring and policy enforcement. Utilize tools like MaaS Ansible Puppet or Tanium for scalable fleet operations.
- Printer Management for Manufacturing: Launch and maintain printers that support SAP-driven manufacturing processes ensuring seamless integration with Linux endpoints on the manufacturing floor.
- Operational Excellence: Define metrics and dashboards to monitor fleet health compliance and performance. Drive initiatives to reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and increase fleet stability.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with Security Networking Manufacturing and Application teams to support specialized workloads and deploy solutions tailored to Kuipers unique environments.
- Process Leadership: Build and document processes for hardware lifecycle management software approvals printer onboarding and user support related to Linux systems.
A day in the life
In this role you will develop automation for Linux provisioning configuration and patching. Youll partner with security networking and manufacturing teams to enforce NIST and ITAR compliance ensuring seamless integration in production environments. Daily work includes managing endpoint security tools supporting printers on the manufacturing floor troubleshooting fleet issues and monitoring compliance dashboards. Youll document processes drive root cause analysis and implement long-term improvements. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills proactive problem-solving and a focus on secure and efficient operations.
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
At Amazon our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Were dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3 years of administrative experience in networking storage systems operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Proficiency in Linux management (RHEL Ubuntu etc) in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Proficiency in Linux management (RHEL Ubuntu etc) in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Proficiency in VMware in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred) Python Ruby or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST STIG FedRAMP) and their application to endpoint environments.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.
Join the Leo Devices & Systems team as a Linux Client Fleet Manager. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Linux client systems are managed within Leo. Youll own the strategy and operations that keep our Linux endpoints secure compliant and optimized for productivity across engineering manufacturing and science teams. Working alongside a skilled mission-driven team your efforts will directly support Leos goal of connecting unserved and underserved communities around the world through innovative satellite technology.
Key job responsibilities
- Fleet Management: Oversee the lifecycle of all Linux client systems including provisioning configuration management patching upgrades and retirement.
- Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain controls to ensure systems meet rigorous internal and external security requirements (e.g. NIST FedRAMP ITAR compliance). Drive initiatives to keep the fleet within defined patches and configuration baselines.
- Tooling & Automation: Develop and improve automation for imaging software distribution monitoring and policy enforcement. Utilize tools like MaaS Ansible Puppet or Tanium for scalable fleet operations.
- Printer Management for Manufacturing: Launch and maintain printers that support SAP-driven manufacturing processes ensuring seamless integration with Linux endpoints on the manufacturing floor.
- Operational Excellence: Define metrics and dashboards to monitor fleet health compliance and performance. Drive initiatives to reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and increase fleet stability.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with Security Networking Manufacturing and Application teams to support specialized workloads and deploy solutions tailored to Kuipers unique environments.
- Process Leadership: Build and document processes for hardware lifecycle management software approvals printer onboarding and user support related to Linux systems.
A day in the life
In this role you will develop automation for Linux provisioning configuration and patching. Youll partner with security networking and manufacturing teams to enforce NIST and ITAR compliance ensuring seamless integration in production environments. Daily work includes managing endpoint security tools supporting printers on the manufacturing floor troubleshooting fleet issues and monitoring compliance dashboards. Youll document processes drive root cause analysis and implement long-term improvements. This hands-on role requires strong technical skills proactive problem-solving and a focus on secure and efficient operations.
About the team
Here at Amazon we embrace our differences. We are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. Amazon has ten employee-led affinity groups reaching 40000 employees in over 190 chapters globally. We have innovative benefit offerings and host annual and ongoing learning experiences. Amazons culture of inclusion is reinforced within our 16 Leadership Principles which remind team members to seek diverse perspectives learn and be curious and earn trust.
At Amazon our mission is to be the most customer-centric company on Earth. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. Were dedicated to supporting new team members. Our team has a broad mix of experience levels and Amazon tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.
- 2 years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 1 years of designing or architecting (design patterns reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3 years of administrative experience in networking storage systems operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
- Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking storage operating systems)
- Proficiency in Linux management (RHEL Ubuntu etc) in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Proficiency in Linux management (RHEL Ubuntu etc) in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Proficiency in VMware in Enterprise or Manufacturing Organizations.
- Experience with PowerShell (preferred) Python Ruby or Java
- Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks (NIST STIG FedRAMP) and their application to endpoint environments.
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 for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at WA Bellevue - 129200.00 - 174800.00 USD annually
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