Systems Development Engineer, Platform Engineering & Emerging Technology

Application deadline: Sep 20, 2026

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 (ADC).

We are looking for engineers to work as a team that get excited for building new

services and deploying them to air-gapped regions while supporting 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. 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.

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

- 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

- Working alongside development on AWS projects

- Updating/enhancing our current software

- Automation of support processes and documentation of our systems

About the team

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

• - 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
• - 7+ years of administrative experience in networking, storage systems,
• operating systems and hands-on systems engineering experience
• - Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
• - Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating
• systems)
• - Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#,
• Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
• - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI
• eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience with PowerShell
• (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
• - Experience working in an Agile environment using the Scrum methodology
• 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
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• 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, CO, Denver - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually