ADC Engineer, AWS Database Services

This is an exciting opportunity to join Amazon's elite Database technical team in Herndon, VA. As an ADC Engineer for AWS Database Services, you'll work alongside top-tier engineers and technical managers while advancing your career at one of the world's most innovative technology companies. The role combines systems administration, cloud computing, and DevOps practices to support critical AWS services.

The position requires a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and focuses on supporting U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies with innovative cloud solutions. You'll be responsible for implementing and managing Amazon Dedicated Clouds (ADC) while working with AWS's comprehensive suite of services including Compute, Database, Storage, and IoT platforms.

AWS pioneered cloud computing and continues to lead innovation in the field. As part of the Utility Computing (UC) organization, you'll support foundational services like S3 and EC2, while helping develop new features that maintain AWS's industry leadership. The role offers significant growth potential through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career development resources.

The team culture emphasizes work-life harmony and inclusivity, with employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning experiences. Amazon values diverse experiences and backgrounds, encouraging applications from candidates with non-traditional career paths or alternative experiences.

Key technical requirements include 3+ years of systems administration experience, scripting capabilities, and familiarity with Linux/Windows environments. The ideal candidate will have cloud computing expertise and experience supporting production systems. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology while serving critical national security missions.