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Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 136,500 - 184,600; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to guide service delivery processes and ensure KPIs are in place. You will manage a global team of admins, engineers, analysts and PMs, with focus on Operational Technology (NIST800-82) within AWS Infrastructure Services.

You'll mentor a diverse team, drive cross-functional projects, and interact with executives, vendors, and software teams to deliver reliable infrastructure for AWS data centers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering team management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on infrastructure, troubleshooting, systems administration, networking, DevOps or applications development experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence by creating processes and automation to improve efficiency.
• Own performance management and career development for assigned staff with regular one-on-one meetings.
• Provide strategic guidance for cross-functional and cross-organizational teams in leveraging Systems Engineering core competencies.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, deep-dives, and drive project time management to close detected gaps.

Skills

Engineering management

Infrastructure experience

Networking

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Amazon Web Services is looking for a Systems Engineering Manager to help drive the execution and improvement of key service delivery processes throughout the organization and ensure that the correct metrics and KPIs are in place. This organization of IT professionals installs and maintains the technical infrastructure used by Data Center Engineering Operations Staff, specifically Operational Technology (NIST800-82). This team is experiencing rapid growth as we expand our global Data Center portfolio. In this role you will learn the high level technical designs of the environment including Networking, Industrial Controls (HVAC and Electrical), and Community Mechanisms- while providing coaching, mentoring and guidance for a diverse team of admins, engineers, analysts and PMs. Some travel to meet members of the geographically diverse team, learn about the business first hand and develop relationships with peer Managers and Operations leaders. You will regularly manage large, cross-functional projects and interact with software developers, executives, vendors and other support teams.

Key job responsibilities

• Operational Excellence - As a manager you will be expected to drive operational excellence in everything we do. This includes creating processes, procedures, and automation to improve efficiency in our day-to-day tasks and projects. You will work closely on supporting our internal customers and ensuring that their needs and issues are being addressed.
• Performance Management/Team Health - You will own all facets of performance and career management of assigned staff. Regular one-on-one meetings with all team members are required. You will be expected to provide both technical and ‘soft skill’ mentoring in order to maintain a well-rounded, world-class organization. This includes project management, quality audits, and coordination of training sessions with senior-level engineers as well as day-to-day oversight of the team including scheduling when needed.
• Controls and Networking Technical Guidance - You will work with your Sr Engineers to understand the technical landscape and provide strategic guidance in supporting cross-functional and cross-organizational teams in leveraging Systems Engineering core competencies.
• A day in the life - A day in the life of this role will involve a mix of meeting with our internal Engineering and Operations teams as well as other TPM's to implement solutions across our infrastructure. You will be expected to own outcomes and closing detected gaps across the teams, and producing effective reporting demonstrating the mechanistic closure of issues detected. Your day will be split between stakeholder engagement meetings, deep dives, and personal project time.

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.

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.

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.

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 (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

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.

Manages a global team that deploys and support the critical IT infrastructure for the data centers Mechanical (HVAC) and Electrical controls systems. The team work closely with Controls Engineers to ensure that the data center control systems perform optimally.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering team management experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of hands-on infrastructure, troubleshooting, systems administration, networking, DevOps or applications development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a technical field, or Master of Business Administration
• Experience in project management, or experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience building and cultivating relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, or experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision, or experience in guiding, training and mentoring others

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, VA, Arlington - 136,500.00 - 184,600.00 USD annually

USA, VA, Herndon - 136,500.00 - 184,600.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10469913