Systems Development Engineer, Platform Engineering and Emerging Technologies (PEET)

Do you enjoy helping U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies implement

innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems? Would

you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies and become a

core part of the largest cloud infrastructure on the planet? AWS is seeking a

ADC Engineer to own and advance mission critical services in our Amazon

Dedicated Clouds (ADCs).

We are looking for Engineers to work as a team that will deploy AWS Systems

Manager (SSM) services to air-gapped regions and support government customers

operating in those regions. You'll be part of a truly innovative 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.

This position requires that the candidate selected must be a US Citizen and

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

- Troubleshooting, diagnosing and fixing production software issues

- Developing monitoring solutions

- Performing software maintenance and configuration

- Implementing the fix for internally developed code (Perl, Ruby, C/C++, JAVA,

Python)

- Updating, tracking and resolving technical challenges

Responsibilities

• also include:
• - Working alongside development on AWS projects
• - Updating/enhancing our current software
• - Automation of support processes and documentation of our systems
• A day in the life
• You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about cloud computing, and
• believe that world class service is critical to customer success. You'll become
• an expert at platform diagnosis, response, measurement, and automation. You will
• design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platform's insane
• growth.

About the team

About 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.

Why AWS?

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of

experience levels and tenures, and we’re building an environment that celebrates

knowledge-sharing and mentorship. Our senior members enjoy one-on-one mentoring

and thorough, but kind, code reviews. We care about your career growth and

strive to assign projects that help our team members develop your engineering

expertise so you feel empowered to take on more complex tasks in the future.

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.

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, hasn’t followed a traditional path,

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

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

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.

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. Basic

Qualifications

• - 2+ years
• of non-internship professional software development experience
• - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating
• systems)
• - 1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and
• scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI
• eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• - 2+ years of administrative
• experience in networking, storage systems, operating systems and hands-on
• systems engineering experience
• - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#,
• Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
• - Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
• 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
• https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations
• [https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations] for more
• information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits
• [https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits].
• USA, WA, Bellevue - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 99,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually