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# Director, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $218,800.0 - $295,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Logical Security, Network Architecture, Cloud Services, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10493725/director-amazon-dedicated-cloud-data-center-operations

## About the Role

* 10+ years in data center operations, infrastructure, engineering, or related technical leadership roles
 * 5+ years of people leadership experience, including managing senior managers and directors
 * Active TS/SCI security clearance
 * Experience operating in classified, air-gapped, or government-regulated environments
 * Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale, geographically distributed infrastructure operations
 * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field, * Experience leading infrastructure operations for cloud service providers at scale
 * Deep understanding of physical and logical security requirements for classified computing environments
 * Track record of driving operational innovation and standardization across complex, multi-site environments
 * Experience interfacing with U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense stakeholders
 * Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and capital planning
 * Executive presence with the ability to influence senior government and corporate leaders
 * Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
 * Relevant technical certifications in cloud infrastructure, security, or data center operations

## Description

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced Director to lead Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations, responsible for the end-to-end
operational excellence of AWS's air-gapped, classified cloud regions serving the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This leader will own DC Operations, DC Systems and Planning, Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment, Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations, and physical security
across all ADC regions.

This is a critical leadership role at the intersection of national security and cloud infrastructure - delivering secure, resilient, and highly available compute environments for the most sensitive workloads in the U.S. Government.

Key job responsibilities

 * Own the operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of all Amazon Dedicated Cloud data center regions across air-gapped environments with no physical or logical connectivity to AWS commercial networks
 * Lead a multi-disciplinary organization spanning DC Operations, DC Systems and Planning, Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment, Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations, and Physical Security
 * Define the long-term infrastructure operations roadmap, aligning with AWS's broader growth strategy and evolving U.S. Government mission requirements
 * Drive innovation in how classified cloud environments are built, operated, and scaled -bringing commercial cloud best practices into air-gapped regions
 * Partner cross-functionally with AWS Network Engineering, DC Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, and DC Planning and Delivery to ensure seamless capacity delivery and operational readiness
 * Serve as a key interface with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders, translating mission needs into infrastructure priorities
 * Collaborate with compliance, legal, and security teams to maintain accreditation and meet evolving regulatory requirements
 * Define and own operational KPIs - availability, incident response, capacity utilization, and security posture - providing executive-level visibility into operational health, risk, and investment needs
 * Build, develop, and retain a high-performing team of cleared infrastructure professionals; foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and operational discipline
 * Develop succession plans and invest in career growth across the organization


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