Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering and Emerging Technologies (PEET) (AWS)

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced Dedicated Cloud Engineer to join the Platform Engineering and Emerging Technologies team in Seattle, WA. You will help design, operate, and scale massive distributed systems and gain deep expertise in cloud infrastructure at scale.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and hands-on Linux administration, network troubleshooting, and security-focused support abilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years Linux systems administration experience.
• 3+ years technical troubleshooting / support experience.
• 2+ years networking experience (TCP/IP).
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Responsibilities

• Design and build operational scalability for the platform.
• Operate, deploy, and scale a massive always-on distributed system.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Technical troubleshooting

Networking (TCP/IP)

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Associate’s degree or above / Cloud+ / GICSP / GSEC / SSCP

Job description

Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, Platform Engineering and Emerging Technologies (PEET)

Job ID: 10530435 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Amazon Web Services is a dynamic and rapidly growing business. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world and need world class people to help us implement and operate them.

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.

A successful ADCE Engineer does much more than plug computers together and track changes. They are instrumental in deploying, operating, and scaling a massive always-on distributed system that is core to all of AWS. We are looking for a experienced and motivated engineer to join our fast-moving and passionate team.

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or above, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• 3+ years Linux systems administration experience
• 3+ years technical troubleshooting / support experience
• 2+ years of networking experience (TCP/IP)
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years Linux systems administration experience
• 5+ years technical troubleshooting / support experience
• 4+ years of networking experience (TCP/IP)

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 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.

USA, WA, Seattle - 116,900.00 - 167,400.00 USD annually