Senior Windows Systems Engineer - Data Center Automation

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Windows Engineer to design, build, and support large-scale Windows Server environments across global data centers. You will implement ECM or AWS Systems Manager to standardize fleet management and drive patching compliance.

The role emphasizes automation, scripting (PowerShell), and networking expertise, with on-call duties and travel up to 10%. A background in virtualization and infrastructure support is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field or relevant work experience.
• Experience working with Linux.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS.
• 5+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large-scale computing environments experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience in technical support and experience with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, Xen).
• 5+ years of experience deploying, managing, and supporting large-scale Windows Server environments (500+ servers), including OS lifecycle management, patch compliance, and fleet-wide standardization across geographically distributed data center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Large-Scale Windows Server Environments: Design, build, and support extensive Windows server environments.
• Enterprise Tooling: Implement and manage 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

Windows Server

Linux

Networking

Scripting

Automation

Virtualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering/CS

Tools

ECM

AWS Systems Manager

VMware

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Windows Engineer to design, build, and support large-scale Windows Server environments across global data centers. You will implement ECM or AWS Systems Manager to standardize fleet management and drive patching compliance.

The role emphasizes automation, scripting (PowerShell), and networking expertise, with on-call duties and travel up to 10%. A background in virtualization and infrastructure support is essential.