Systems Development Engineer
Would you like to 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 build a better world for future generations? This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies utilize innovative cloud computing solutions.

AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world, and we need adaptable people to help us implement, operate, and enhance them.

We are seeking a Systems Development Engineer who can think big and simplify solutions to complex problems, all while ensuring our customers continue to have the best experience possible! This position is focused on compliance and governance solutions through AWS CloudTrail and customer experience, through AWS Service Quotas. A successful Systems Development Engineer joining the team will be an innovator, building solutions and working closely with Amazon's largest and most demanding government customers to address their specific needs across a suite of Cloud Computing and Governance environments. They will drive the resolution of technical issues and work diligently to improve the customer experience.

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:

• Solid foundation in Linux and networking fundamentals.
• Demonstrated expertise in system design and architecture.
• Experience deep-diving operational issues, leading technical post-mortem analysis and discussions to identify the root cause and corrective actions of complex issues.
• Think big. Design, deploy, monitor, and automate infrastructure, tools and systems to provide a highly-available and resilient platforms for our customers' and our team's workloads.

About the team:
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. Inclusive Team Culture, Work/Life Balance, Mentorship and Career Growth, Diverse Experiences.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
• Experience tools for automation (building, testing, releasing or monitoring)
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language
• Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.