Systems Development Engineer II, US Amazon Dedicated Cloud Security Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a SysDev to manage the operation of PACS and help build a secure, scalable architecture for future growth. You will own enterprise hardware integrations, develop tooling, and ensure automated, well-tested deployment processes in a classified environment.

The role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with polygraph; you will mentor engineers and contribute to security architecture assessments while advancing automation and IaC practices.

Qualifications

• Experience automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or similar languages.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and build processes.
• Systems administration on Linux/UNIX or Windows.
• Current, active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions, including PACS integrations and automation frameworks.
• Design high-availability distributed systems focusing on security and scalability.
• Develop security tools and frameworks for hardening, threat detection, and automated incident response.
• Implement zero-trust models for critical infrastructure components.
• Build APIs and middleware for security system integration.
• Develop IaC deployment and configuration management automation.
• Create monitoring and alerting using ML for anomaly detection.
• Implement cryptographic solutions for secure distributed communication.

Skills

Automation & IaC

Python

Java

C++

CI/CD

Linux/UNIX

TS/SCI with polygraph

Job description

Description

AWS Security is looking for a driven professional to join its high-security systems engineering team to manage the operation of our physical access control system (PACS), as well as help us automate a sustainable and robust architecture for future growth.

As an SysDev, you will be responsible for the overall health and security of our critical service, providing excellent customer service to our partners in a classified environment.

Engineers on this team play an integral role in the future of physical security. You will own the integration with enterprise and commodity hardware through proprietary and open source protocols, build extensible management tooling by which customers are delighted, produce infrastructure as code and robust operational monitoring that scales with our growing infrastructure. You will make sure the entire deployment process is performant, automated, and well tested to keep development iteration fast and unhindered by unnecessary operational misses.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

• Architect and implement enterprise-scale security solutions from conception to production, including custom PACS integrations and security automation frameworks
• Design and develop high-availability distributed systems with emphasis on security, scalability, and fault tolerance
• Lead the development of custom security tools and frameworks for system hardening, threat detection, and automated incident response
• Architect and implement zero-trust security models for critical infrastructure components
• Design and build custom APIs and middleware solutions for security system integration
• Develop advanced automation frameworks for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployment and configuration management
• Create sophisticated monitoring and alerting systems using machine learning for anomaly detection
• Implement cryptographic solutions for secure communication between distributed systems
• Design and implement custom authentication and authorization protocols
• Lead technical design reviews and security architecture assessments
• Mentor junior engineers and establish technical best practices

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why Amazon Security?

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon’s products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

Inclusive Team Culture

In Amazon Security, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

Training & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience in automating, deploying, and supporting large-scale infrastructure
• Experience programming with at least one modern language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines build processes
• Experience with systems administration on either Linux/UNIX or Windows operating systems
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems at scale

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Herndon - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

Company

Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10463105