Systems Development Engineer, External Security Services - ADC

The AWS Region Services team is seeking a cleared Systems Development Engineer to support cloud security services for the U.S. Intelligence Community. This role is within the External Security Services (ESS) team in Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) regions, focusing on services like GuardDuty, Security Hub, Inspector, Security Lake, Detective, and Macie.

As a Systems Development Engineer, you'll be crucial in managing operational load for massive distributed systems, implementing automation to enhance service quality for security operations customers. The role involves working closely with security engineers and service development teams to deploy and maintain security information and event management (SIEM) platforms.

The position requires strong technical expertise in infrastructure automation, programming skills in modern languages, and experience with Linux/Unix systems. You'll be responsible for improving availability metrics, reducing latency, and scaling security systems for future growth. The team emphasizes innovation and automation, looking for motivated individuals who can think strategically about scaling security systems.

Key aspects of the role include troubleshooting complex systems, providing architectural guidance, and implementing operational improvements. The position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. AWS offers a strong culture of inclusion, work-life balance, and career development opportunities.

The team values mentorship, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, providing opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and security systems. As part of AWS's Utility Computing organization, you'll contribute to foundational services while supporting specialized security solutions for cloud services.

This role offers the chance to work with a diverse team, access to continuous learning opportunities, and the ability to make significant impacts on national security infrastructure. The position combines technical challenges with meaningful work in cloud security, making it ideal for engineers passionate about both technology and security.