Systems Engineer - Controls Fleet, Data Center Capacity Delivery, Controls Fleet

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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Are you experienced in building and managing Windows systems, with a passion for

maintaining highly-available IT infrastructure and services at a massive scale?

The Controls Fleet team is responsible for supporting some of Amazon's most

critical infrastructure services. As part of Amazon Web Services, we power the

infrastructure behind the world's premier e-commerce and cloud computing

environments. To meet the growing demand for AWS services worldwide, we seek

exceptionally motivated individuals driven by learning and innovation. We are

looking for a passionate and motivated Windows Engineer to join our team of

Systems Engineers.

By joining us, you'll become part of a world-class team in a dynamic environment

with the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate

and engineer systems on a massive scale, gaining world-class experience in

managing and supporting critical infrastructure. You'll work alongside

passionate individuals dedicated to deploying and supporting essential IT

infrastructure that powers AWS.

The ideal candidate will be innovative, possess excellent problem-solving and

analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They should have a

keen attention to detail and the ability to solve problems at their root. The

Controls Fleet Operations team services customers globally, requiring the

ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to different challenges.

In addition, the ideal candidate should have an expert understanding of Windows

tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Hyper-V, Windows Failover

Clustering, and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ECM) or AWS Systems

Manager. Proficiency in PowerShell, or a similar scripting language, and windows

automation are essential. This role demands a solid foundation in networking

principles and hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting and system

building.

If you are passionate about technology, excited by the prospect of working in a

dynamic, fast-paced environment, and driven to solve complex problems, we would

love to hear from you.

Key job responsibilities

• Large-Scale Windows Server Environments: Design, build, and support extensive

Windows server environments.

• Enterprise Tooling: Implement and manage enterprise-scale tooling, such as

Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ECM) or AWS Systems Manager, for a

large Windows fleet.

• Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement best practices for automating

tasks and scripting in large server environments. Proficiency in PowerShell is

essential.

• Innovation and Problem Solving: Utilize creativity and analytical skills to

solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions.

• Adaptability: Quickly adjust to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks

efficiently.

• Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, with hands-on

experience in system building.

• Networking and Windows Administration: Strong understanding of networking

principles and expert-level Windows administration.

• Global Deployment: Create scripts and automation tasks applicable to a global

server fleet.

• On call: Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation that supports global customers

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

About the team

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.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply

chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest

standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at

the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive

culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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.

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.

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.

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Qualifications

• - 2+ years of Linux systems administration
• and/or development experience
• - 1+ years of work in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP,
• Ruby or Bash/Shell experience
• - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical degree or related
• experience
• - Knowledge of networking fundamentals
• - Experience working in a 24/7 production environment
• - Experience in Linux systems administration and/or development
• - Experience working in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl,
• PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell

Preferred Qualifications

• - 2+ years of site reliability
• engineering (SRE), systems engineering, systems administration, DevOps, security
• administration, or network administration experience
• - 1+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale
• computing environments experience
• - Knowledge of configuration management systems, such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible,
• or related systems
• - Experience in network capture and systems troubleshooting
• - Experience building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing
• 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
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• 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
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