Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer III, US ADC Compute Operations

Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the worlds most complex technical problems Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the worlds largest cloud computing infrastructure to provide a better world for future generations

Amazon Web Services is seeking top industry technical experts to grow our team dedicated to expanding our Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) to government customers. We are seeking a talented engineer skilled in the art of integration who understands the Agile mindset and DevOps philosophies yet is not constrained by how things are usually done and is willing to decompose and reinvent systems processes and tools. Were looking for a technical expert for one of the largest compute services on the planet; if you possess that rare mix of depth in Operations Networking and Systems Engineering then we are waiting for your application.

Apply to meet our talented team and lets see if you are the one that can help us scale to meet the demand of our largest government customers! Become our leading expert on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) products and be part of a world-class team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing. Youll be surrounded by people who are smart passionate about cloud computing and believe that world class service is critical to customer success. Youll become a master at EC2 platform diagnosis response measurement and automation. You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platforms insane growth. You will be able to measure your success by its visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.

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.

Key job responsibilities
Youll be part of a world-class team in a fast-paced environment that has the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and to gain top-notch experience in cloud computing. Youll be surrounded by people who are smart passionate about cloud computing and believe that world class service is critical to customer success. Youll become a master at EC2 platform diagnosis response measurement and automation. You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platforms insane growth. You will be able to measure your success by its visible impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of government services for our nation.

A day in the life
Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we Work Hard Have Fun Make History. On a typical day engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way consult with the top engineers at Amazon or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues.

About the team
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.

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.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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 in the cloud.

Mentorship and 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.

Diverse Experiences
Amazon 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.

- Associates degree or Cloud or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
- 5 years of Linux systems administration experience
- 7 years of scripting language experience
- Experience in Network protocols like DNS/DHCP/TCP or experience in Linux and Networking protocols
- 5 years of systems design software development operations automation and process improvement experience
- Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

- Experience in one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python Ruby Perl)
- Experience developing distributed service applications & developing user experience scenarios
- Experience architecting/operating solutions built on AWS or experience with one or more of the following domains: systems administration (Linux/Window) network administration (DNS IPsec BGP VPN Load Balancing) or programming ( Java Ruby C# Python or PHP)
- Experience maintaining distributed systems and web services
- 4 years of test automation frameworks and tools building experience
- 4 years of deploying and operating in a Linux/Unix environment experience

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 MD Jessup - 155000.00 - 210000.00 USD annually