Support Engineer - Incident Management, AWS Incident Response (AIR)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing.
$81,400 - $182,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Support Engineer - Incident Management, AWS Incident Response (AIR)

AWS Infrastructure Services is at the core of Amazon Web Services, responsible for the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. As a Support Engineer on the AWS Incident Response (AIR) team, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the high availability of Amazon Web Services. The position focuses on reducing the duration, frequency, and impact of issues within AWS and Amazon infrastructure through expert incident management and system improvements.

Your responsibilities will include leading conference calls and directing global teams during high-visibility incidents, mentoring others in incident management, analyzing data for trends, and driving projects to prevent future issues. The role offers significant growth potential with executive-level visibility and the opportunity to impact AWS services worldwide.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of technical support experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of Linux systems and networking fundamentals. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values work-life harmony and inclusive culture. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $81,400 to $182,000 based on location and experience, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving at scale, and wants to be part of the team that keeps the cloud running. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge technology while developing both technical and leadership skills. The position offers the unique opportunity to directly impact AWS service reliability while working alongside some of the industry's best technical talent.

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Responsibilities For Support Engineer - Incident Management, AWS Incident Response (AIR)

  • Drive the resolution of large scale customer impacting issues as part of a team rotation
  • Identify and troubleshoot recurring platform issues and own projects to drive improvements
  • Participate in Agile sprints to evolve business processes and technologies
  • Create and review documentation; design new standard operating procedures
  • Mentor peers in technical and operational areas

Requirements For Support Engineer - Incident Management, AWS Incident Response (AIR)

Linux
  • 3+ years of technical support experience
  • Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems
  • Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating system
  • Experience scripting in modern program languages
  • Knowledge of distributed applications/enterprise applications
  • Experience in agile/scrum or related collaborative workflow
  • Solid grasp of networking fundamentals

Benefits For Support Engineer - Incident Management, AWS Incident Response (AIR)

Medical Insurance
401k
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Work-life balance
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Mentorship programs

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