ADC Engineer, Commerce Platform-ADC, Team Mercury

Amazon.com, Inc.
Herndon, VA, United States
about 1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$91,000.0 - $152,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) PHP (Programming Language) Microsoft Windows Computing Platforms Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cyber Security Linux Perl (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Log Analysis Microsoft Security Essentials
+2 more
Ruby Scripting

Requirements

Associate’s degree or above, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) - 3+ years of systems administration (Linux or Windows) experience - Experience working with scripting languages like Python, Java, Perl, PHP, Ruby, Bash, Shell, or equivalent - Experience using strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph, 1+ years of cloud computing technologies experience - 1+ years of networking and troubleshooting experience - 1+ years of support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments experience - Experience automating routine tasks - Experience in troubleshooting - Experience with performance and log analysis Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Benefits & conditions

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits . USA, VA, Herndon - 91,000.00 - 152,000.00 USD annually

About the company

The Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC), AWS Commerce Platform team is hiring a cleared Systems Development Engineer to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.S. Government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems. In this role, you will join a team of highly talented engineers that build and support Amazon’s billing systems in air-gapped cloud environments. This role enables you to deliver impact at scale, and the work you do unlocks the latest in billing and cost management capabilities for all of our US ADC customers. This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with polygraph security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. Key job responsibilities Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we ā€œWork Hard, Have Fun, Make History.ā€ In this role, you are able to take a defined set of tasks and execute it on schedule. You identify ineffective processes. You may identify when technical implementations have defects or are not highly available, performant, or maintainable. You understand operational risk and avoid taking unnecessary risks. You identify operational concerns and resolve, mitigate, or escalate the concerns in a timely manner. A day in the life On a ā€œtypicalā€ day engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way, consult with the top engineers at Amazon, or discuss radical new approaches to automate the remediation of operational issues. Our team indexes high on earns trust, are right a lot, and insists on the highest standards. We work collaboratively across the broader organization to pull in the right subject matter experts, principal engineers, and engineering teams to deliver results for our customers. We work diligently to navigate public sector regulatory requirements with the scale of commercial cloud. About the team Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud. Mentorship and Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you

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