Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, US ADC Compute Operations

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Jessup, MD, USAAnnapolis Junction, MD, USAColumbia, MD, USA
$105,200 - $188,200
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Cloud · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, US ADC Compute Operations

Join AWS's elite team dedicated to expanding Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for government customers. As an Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, you'll be at the forefront of cloud computing innovation, working on one of the largest compute services globally. This role combines deep expertise in Operations, Networking, and Systems Engineering to support critical government infrastructure.

The position offers an entrepreneurial environment within AWS's Utility Computing organization, where you'll help develop and manage core services like EC2, S3, and other innovative cloud solutions. You'll be responsible for operating massive-scale systems, implementing automation, and ensuring platform scalability to meet growing government customer demands.

Working at Amazon means joining a culture of innovation where you'll collaborate with top engineers, tackle complex technical challenges, and directly impact government services. The role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and offers competitive compensation ranging from $105,200 to $188,200 based on location, plus comprehensive benefits.

Key responsibilities include platform diagnosis, performance optimization, automation development, and working closely with government stakeholders. You'll be part of AWS's mission to provide secure, reliable cloud services while maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced engineers passionate about cloud computing, security, and public sector innovation. You'll benefit from Amazon's commitment to work-life harmony, ongoing learning opportunities, and a diverse, inclusive workplace where you can make history while building critical national infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, US ADC Compute Operations

  • Operate and engineer systems on a massive scale
  • EC2 platform diagnosis, response, measurement, and automation
  • Build operational scalability for platform growth
  • Deep dive customer issues and root cause analysis
  • Investigate metrics and performance trends
  • Automate operational issues

Requirements For Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, US ADC Compute Operations

Linux
Python
  • Associate's degree or relevant certifications (Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, or SSCP)
  • 5+ years of Linux systems administration and engineering experience
  • Experience with scripting languages (bash, zsh, perl, python)
  • Experience with task automation
  • Current active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph

Benefits For Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineer II, US ADC Compute Operations

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • 401k

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