ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

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Arlington, VA, USAColumbia, MD, USAHerndon, VA 20170, USA
$105,200 - $188,200
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

Join AWS Infrastructure Services as an ADC Engineer II working on Route 53, where you'll be part of the team that keeps the cloud running. This role focuses on implementing and operating cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies, specifically within the Intelligence Community. You'll be responsible for ensuring Route 53's high availability and performance, working with air-gapped systems, and maintaining a 100% uptime SLA.

The position requires deep technical expertise in systems administration, cloud computing, and automation. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, troubleshooting complex systems, and developing automation solutions using Python and Ruby. This is an opportunity to work on some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world.

As part of AWS's specialized service teams for the U.S. Intelligence Community, you'll join a dedicated group of engineers who provide critical support and innovation. The role combines hands-on technical work with strategic thinking, requiring both deep technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $105,200 to $188,200 based on location, plus additional benefits and equity opportunities. You'll be part of Amazon's culture of innovation, where continuous learning and work-life harmony are valued. The role requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship, reflecting its importance in supporting government cloud infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about cloud computing, interested in working with government agencies, and excited about operating at the cutting edge of technology. You'll be part of a team that values knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continuous improvement, working in either Arlington, VA; Herndon, VA; or Columbia, MD.

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Responsibilities For ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

  • Ensure Route 53 offers customers fast change propagation and 100% uptime SLA
  • Deploy and troubleshoot software failures
  • Minimize human involvement through automation
  • Manage and monitor systems in air-gapped regions
  • Deep dive into anomalies and address scaling needs
  • Build and update tools using Python or Ruby
  • Deploy latest Route 53 features and software releases for air-gapped customers

Requirements For ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

Linux
Python
Ruby
  • Associate's degree or above, or Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certification
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • 3+ years of systems administration experience (Linux/Windows)
  • Experience working with scripting languages
  • US Citizenship required

Benefits For ADC Engineer II, ADC - Route 53

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Career development resources
  • Mentorship opportunities

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