Cloud Infrastructure Engineer II — Automation & Security

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 129,200 - 174,800; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to design, implement, and operate automated infrastructure for the Amazon Dedicated Cloud.

You will partner with engineers and product teams to meet stringent security and compliance requirements, delivering scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes architectural decision-making, high-visibility impact, and developing best practices for automation, reliability, and operational excellence

Qualifications

• 3+ years of development, programming or scripting experience in Python/Java/Bash/Perl.
• Automation experience and familiarity with version control tools; troubleshooting networks.
• Linux and/or Windows OS support, scaling and operations knowledge.
• PowerShell scripting, database administration, and client-server applications.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance at TS/SCI level or higher with polygraph eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain a logically isolated development environment within the AWS Secret Cloud region.
• Monitor system health, apply patches, and perform updates across hosted services.
• Administer GitLab: users, pipelines, and version control.
• Support lab connectivity, network switches, KVM architecture, and developer workstations.

Skills

Python

Java

Bash

PowerShell

Linux/Windows

Networking DNS/DHCP/TCP

US Government Security Clearance TS/SC

Education

Master's degree in CS/Engineering/Analytics or equivalent

Advanced security/compliance knowledge

Tools

GitLab

KVM

Secret Cloud environment

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Systems Development Engineer to design, implement, and operate automated infrastructure for the Amazon Dedicated Cloud.

You will partner with engineers and product teams to meet stringent security and compliance requirements, delivering scalable, reliable solutions. The role emphasizes architectural decision-making, high-visibility impact, and developing best practices for automation, reliability, and operational excellence