Global Windows Systems Engineer - Automation & Scale

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a passionate Windows Engineer to join the Controls Fleet Operations team. You will design, deploy, and support large-scale Windows server environments, leverage ECM or AWS Systems Manager, and automate tasks with PowerShell to keep global infrastructure reliable and secure.

Ideal candidates have substantial experience in Windows administration, scripting, and networking, plus the ability to work in a 24x7 production environment and travel up to 10%

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux systems administration and/or development experience.
• 1+ years of work in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell experience.
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals.
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment.
• Experience in Linux systems administration and/or development.
• Experience in at least two of these languages: Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby or Bash/Shell.

Responsibilities

• Large-Scale Windows Server Environments: Design, build, and support extensive Windows server environments.
• Enterprise Tooling: Implement and manage enterprise-scale tooling, such as ECM or AWS Systems Manager, for a large Windows fleet.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement best practices for automating tasks and scripting in large server environments. Proficiency in PowerShell is essential.
• Innovation and Problem Solving: Utilize creativity and analytical skills to solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions.
• Adaptability: Quickly adjust to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, with hands-on experience in system building.
• Networking and Windows Administration: Strong understanding of networking principles and expert-level Windows administration.
• Global Deployment: Create scripts and automation tasks applicable to a global server fleet.
• On call: Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation that supports global customers
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

Skills

PowerShell

Windows Server

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ECM

AWS Systems Manager

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a passionate Windows Engineer to join the Controls Fleet Operations team. You will design, deploy, and support large-scale Windows server environments, leverage ECM or AWS Systems Manager, and automate tasks with PowerShell to keep global infrastructure reliable and secure.

Ideal candidates have substantial experience in Windows administration, scripting, and networking, plus the ability to work in a 24x7 production environment and travel up to 10%