Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, Region Reliability

Application deadline: Sep 14, 2026

Are you passionate about creating resilient cloud systems that power

mission-critical operations? Do you want to apply leading edge artificial

intelligence technologies like Amazon Bedrock to challenging problems? Do you

thrive on engineering and maintaining the largest cloud infrastructure for some

of the world's most complex environments?

Amazon Web Services is seeking talented Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineers to join

our Region Reliability Engineering (RRE) team. Our mission is to ensure the

seamless operation of AWS’s dedicated cloud regions through proactive

reliability engineering, automation, and leading-edge solutions.

We welcome engineers willing to think differently, redesigning systems,

processes, and tools to deliver operational excellence on a massive scale.

If you’re ready to dive deep, solve complex technical issues, and make a visible

impact in cloud computing, we’re excited to meet you.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and

maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires the

candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance and complete polygraph for each

government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities

- Innovate and Automate: Develop and implement innovative solutions to reduce

repetitive tasks, building systems that minimize manual intervention, reduce

cognitive load, and allow for proactive issue resolution. Build with

technologies like Amazon Bedrock to reimagine reliability engineering.

- Enhance Regional Reliability: Expand regional coverage for AWS’s critical

services.

- Deep Dive and Troubleshoot: Conduct deep dives into system and service

interdependencies, proactively identifying and resolving region-specific

challenges before they impact mission-critical operations.

- Mentorship and Growth: Collaborate with industry-recognized engineers,

engaging in continuous learning and contributing to a culture of excellence and

reliability.

- Support National Security: Partner with U.S. Intelligence and Defense agencies

to ensure mission resilience, implementing secure, reliable, and scalable cloud

solutions.

A day in the life

On a typical day, you’ll work alongside our service engineers and preemptively

resolve potential issues, drive automation efforts, and consult with leading

technical experts within AWS. You’ll help build and operate high-performing

systems that will be critical in reducing operational burden for other AWS

Dedicated Cloud teams, enhancing regional reliability through scalability,

innovation, and automation. You will help us reimagine and continuously improve

reliability engineering.

About the team

AWS Region Reliability Engineering offers the entrepreneurial feel of a start-up

within one of the world’s most advanced cloud organizations. You’ll work with a

team that believes in tackling hard problems, growing expertise, and driving a

more reliable and resilient future for AWS’s largest government customers.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted

cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating —

that’s 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 infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re

looking for talented people who want to help.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s 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,

there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s

Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. Basic

Qualifications

• - High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified
• Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
• - 1+ years of systems administration (Linux/Windows) experience
• - Experience in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl)
• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or
• equivalent experience
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI
• eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience with AWS CLI or AWS
• Console
• 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
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• 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, CO, Denver - 91,000.00 - 152,000.00 USD annually