Director, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 219,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on and RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Director to oversee Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations, ensuring end-to-end operational excellence for air-gapped, classified regions supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community and DoD.

The role leads DC Operations, Systems & Planning, Network Infrastructure, and Physical Security across ADC regions, delivering secure, highly available compute for sensitive workloads and critical missions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center operations or related leadership roles.
• 5+ years of people leadership, including senior managers and directors.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience operating in classified or government-regulated environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all Amazon Dedicated Cloud data center regions in air-gapped environments.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary org spanning DC Operations, DC Systems & Planning, Network Infrastructure Design & Deployment, Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations, and Physical Security.
• Define the long-term infrastructure operations roadmap aligned with AWS growth and government mission needs.
• Drive innovation for building, operating, and scaling classified cloud environments.
• Partner with AWS Network Engineering, DC Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and DC Planning & Delivery for capacity and readiness.
• Serve as a key interface with U.S. Government customers and translate mission needs into infrastructure priorities.
• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and security to maintain accreditation and meet regulatory requirements.
• Define and own KPIs - availability, incident response, capacity utilization, security posture, and executive visibility.
• Build, develop, and retain cleared infra professionals; foster ownership, innovation, and discipline.
• Develop succession plans and invest in career growth across the organization.

Skills

Data center ops

People leadership

Security clearance TS/SCI

Govt/regulatory exp

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

Description

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced Director to lead Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations, responsible for the end-to-end operational excellence of AWS's air-gapped, classified cloud regions serving the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This leader will own DC Operations, DC Systems and Planning, Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment, Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations, and physical security across all ADC regions. This is a critical leadership role at the intersection of national security and cloud infrastructure - delivering secure, resilient, and highly available compute environments for the most sensitive workloads in the U.S. Government.

Key job responsibilities

• Own the operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all Amazon Dedicated Cloud data center regions across air-gapped environments with no physical or logical connectivity to AWS commercial networks


• Lead a multi-disciplinary organization spanning DC Operations, DC Systems and Planning, Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment, Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations, and Physical Security


• Define the long-term infrastructure operations roadmap, aligning with AWS's broader growth strategy and evolving U.S. Government mission requirements


• Drive innovation in how classified cloud environments are built, operated, and scaled -bringing commercial cloud best practices into air-gapped regions


• Partner cross-functionally with AWS Network Engineering, DC Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and DC Planning and Delivery to ensure seamless capacity delivery and operational readiness


• Serve as a key interface with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders, translating mission needs into infrastructure priorities


• Collaborate with compliance, legal, and security teams to maintain accreditation and meet evolving regulatory requirements


• Define and own operational KPIs - availability, incident response, capacity utilization, and security posture - providing executive-level visibility into operational health, risk, and investment needs


• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of cleared infrastructure professionals; foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and operational discipline


• Develop succession plans and invest in career growth across the organization

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years in data center operations, infrastructure, engineering, or related technical leadership roles


• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing senior managers and directors


• Active TS/SCI security clearance


• Experience operating in classified, air-gapped, or government-regulated environments


• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, geographically distributed infrastructure operations


• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading infrastructure operations for cloud service providers at scale


• Deep understanding of physical and logical security requirements for classified computing environments


• Track record of driving operational innovation and standardization across complex, multi-site environments


• Experience interfacing with U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense stakeholders


• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and capital planning


• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior government and corporate leaders


• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field


• Relevant technical certifications in cloud infrastructure, security, or data center operations

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USA, DC, Washington Dc - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10493725