Cloud Security Systems Engineer I

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. seeks a DevOps engineer focused on security services used across AWS and the US intelligence community.

You will build, deploy, and operate trusted security services, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable protections. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and hands-on Linux systems, networking, and troubleshooting experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or A+ or CND, or Network+ or Security+.
• 1+ years Linux systems administration experience.
• 1+ years technical troubleshooting / support experience.
• 1+ years of networking experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain security services that are used internally to support the US intelligence community.
• Work backwards from the customer to ensure our services meet end-user needs.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Technical troubleshooting

Networking experience

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. seeks a DevOps engineer focused on security services used across AWS and the US intelligence community.

You will build, deploy, and operate trusted security services, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable protections. This role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and hands-on Linux systems, networking, and troubleshooting experience.