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Cloud Systems Engineer II, ADC System Security Engineering

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and continuous innovation.
$105,200 - $216,500
Security
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Join AWS's ADC System Security Engineering team, where security is the highest priority. We build and support foundational security services used across Amazon to secure internal systems and networks. The role focuses on authentication, authorization, and enforcement services supporting Amazon.com and AWS. We seek solution-oriented thinkers passionate about solving problems at scale and delivering customer-focused security solutions.

The position requires maintaining an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and involves working in a DevOps environment maintaining and expanding existing security services. Our team values work-life harmony and flexible schedules, operating in a collaborative office environment where we plan, brainstorm, and solve complex security challenges together.

As a Cloud Systems Engineer II, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining security services for the US intelligence community, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring our solutions meet customer needs. The role combines systems administration, security expertise, and development skills, requiring both technical depth and customer focus.

The compensation is competitive, ranging from $105,200 to $216,500 based on location, with additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology while contributing to critical security infrastructure at one of the world's leading cloud providers.

The ideal candidate will have strong Linux systems administration experience, networking knowledge, and security expertise, along with the ability to mentor others and work in a collaborative team environment. The position offers significant growth potential within AWS's rapidly expanding security organization while maintaining work-life balance and professional development opportunities.

Last updated 16 days ago

Responsibilities For Cloud Systems Engineer II, ADC System Security Engineering

  • Build, deploy, and maintain security services for the US intelligence community
  • Mentor other Systems and Systems Development Engineers
  • Work backwards from customer needs to develop appropriate features
  • Participate in on-call rotation every couple of months
  • Create and improve documentation, runbooks, and automation

Requirements For Cloud Systems Engineer II, ADC System Security Engineering

Linux
  • Associate's degree, or Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certification
  • 3+ years Linux systems administration and technical troubleshooting/support experience
  • 2+ years of networking experience (TCP/IP)
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Benefits For Cloud Systems Engineer II, ADC System Security Engineering

Medical Insurance
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life harmony
  • Flexible schedules
  • Career development resources
  • Mentorship opportunities

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