Senior Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, ADC Non-Relational and Emerging Database Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 139,500 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading cloud computing company is seeking a Cloud Engineer in Denver, CO. This role involves building and deploying AWS Non-Relational and Emerging Database Services, designing infrastructure, and providing operational support. Candidates must have 5 years of experience and an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Excellent opportunity to work with top engineers and advance your career.

Qualifications

5 years of industry experience.
Current TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

Build, deploy and monitor AWS Non-Relational and Emerging Database Services.
Design, deploy, monitor and automate infrastructure and tools.
Provide on-call support for AWS services.

Skills

System Design and Integration

Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Automating routine tasks

High-availability distributed systems

Linux

Analysis and troubleshooting

Agile methods

Bash

Python

Education

Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP or Associate's degree

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon's world class Non-Relational and Emerging Database focused technical team in Herndon, VA. You will be working with some of the best and brightest engineers and technical managers while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.

Responsibilities

Build, deploy and monitor AWS Non-Relational and Emerging Database Services (such as DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and Neptune) within Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions.
Design, deploy, monitor and automate infrastructure, tools and systems to provide a highly-available and resilient platform for our customers' and our team's workloads.
This position involves on-call responsibilities, typically about 10 days a quarter supporting AWS services in our portfolio.

Day in the life

On a "typical" day, our engineers may dive deep to find the root cause of a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending in the wrong direction, launch a new service or feature, or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational processes. As a member of our team you will join a dedicated group of engineers who provide troubleshooting and operations support, and innovate to automate operational tasks.

About The Team

We work normal business hours Monday through Friday at the downtown Denver office. We spend most of our time building and operating AWS database services for external customers. We focus on operational excellence and are always looking for new ways to be a better team.

Security Clearance

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Basic Qualifications

Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), or Associate's degree
5 years of industry experience
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with System Design and Integration
Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments
Experience automating routine tasks
Experience working with high-availability distributed systems
Experience with Linux
Experience with analysis and troubleshooting
Working knowledge of agile methods
Proficiency in Bash or Python

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $139,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $210,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A2721701

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