Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer, AWS Cross Domain Operations

Join AWS as a Cloud Engineer in the Cross Domain Operations team, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting essential cross domain services for U.S. Intelligence and Defense customers. This position focuses on maintaining and operating critical AWS infrastructure that enables secure cloud capabilities across classified environments.

As a Cloud Engineer, you'll be responsible for managing operational excellence for always-on cross domain systems, implementing robust processes to improve availability metrics and reduce latency. Your role involves diagnosing and resolving system issues, automating routine tasks, and participating in post-incident analysis to enhance system reliability.

The position requires working in a collaborative team environment while maintaining high standards for security and operational excellence. You'll participate in daily stand-ups, operational reviews, and technical deep-dives, while also being part of a 24/7 on-call rotation for critical issues affecting national security customers.

AWS offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive base pay ranging from $105,200 to $188,200 depending on location, plus equity, sign-on payments, and extensive benefits. The role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

You'll be joining a close-knit team of about 10 talented Cloud Engineers within AWS's broader organization that combines software development and managed operations expertise. The team culture emphasizes technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement, all while supporting critical infrastructure that directly impacts national security.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about operational excellence and interested in applying their skills to support critical national security missions. The role offers significant growth potential through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career advancement resources within AWS's inclusive culture that values diverse experiences and work-life harmony.