Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, EC2 Job at Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Jessup

Overview

Would you like to help implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's 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 EC2 to government customers. We are seeking a talented engineer skilled in the art of integration who understands the Agile mindset and DevOps philosophies, and who is willing to decompose and reinvent systems, processes, and tools. If you possess a rare mix of depth in Operations, Networking, and Systems Engineering, we are waiting for your application.

Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a typical day, engineers might dive into root-cause analysis, investigate metric trends, consult with top engineers, or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale and gain top-notch cloud computing experience, while contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

You will become a master at EC2 platform diagnosis, response, measurement, and automation. You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platform's growth and measure success by its impact on government services for our nation. This position requires that the candidate hold and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph, and opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which AWS work is performed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and engineer compute systems at massive scale within AWS EC2.
• Diagnose platform issues, respond to incidents, and implement automation to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Measure and improve operational metrics; design scalable processes, tooling, and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support government customers and ensure security and compliance requirements are met.
• Own continuous improvement of operational procedures and incident response capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner).
• 5+ years of systems administration experience (Linux/Windows).
• Experience working with scripting languages.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with cloud computing technologies.
• 5+ years of networking experience.
• 5+ years of experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments.
• Experience automating complex tasks; proficiency with troubleshooting.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. If you require a workplace accommodation during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,500/year to $210,000/year, depending on location, knowledge, skills, and experience. This position may include other forms of compensation as part of a total package. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This posting will remain open until filled.

Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A3060603