Job ID: 2772021 | Amazon Web Services, Inc.
This is an exciting opportunity to use the latest cloud computing technologies to help U.
S.
Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems.
AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations — from foundational services such as Amazon's Simple Storage Service (S3) and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), to consistently released new product innovations that continue to set AWS's services and features apart in the industry.
As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (Io T), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers who require specialized security solutions for their cloud services.
The S3 Engineering team is responsible for maintaining and improving our government customer's cloud storage solutions by reacting to operational incidents while also delivering new and exciting S3 features.
We're looking for an Engineer to join our team and be based in Maryland.
We're looking for innovative engineers for the largest storage service on the internet.
This position is perfect for professionals interested in creating tools and automation so that engineers can be as hands-off as possible.
We want our service to be as automated as possible and that can only be done by having engineers who understand how to think big, simplify solutions to complex, never before seen problems; all while ensuring that the customer continues to have the best experience possible.
This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.
The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities In this role, you will be able to take a defined project, break down the work to help define milestones, and feedback mechanisms.
You will identify when implementations are not highly available or have defects; you investigate systemic patterns.
You will resolve, mitigate, or escalate operational concerns in a timely manner.
A day in the life Investigating new ways to improve operations and defining new solutions to solve technically complex cloud issues for our customers.
Taking a proactive approach to maintaining service health by investigating performance outliers through metric analysis and log diving.
Increasing service knowledge by diving deep into its architecture to better understand system configuration and dependencies.
Studying and learning along some of the industry's top experts on cloud computing and storage.
Expanding regional coverage for Amazon's Simple Storage Solution (S3).
Building and launching AWS services from ordering hardware to deploying software.
Participating in an on-call rotation.
Supporting the U.
S.
Intelligence Community and Defense agencies to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of systems administration experience (Linux and/or Networking).
Strong debugging and systems analysis skills to be able to identify and quickly resolve/mitigate issues.
Excellent troubleshooting skills at all levels, from application to network to host.
Experience working with at least one scripting language.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years experience with cloud computing technologies.
In lieu of above relevant work experience, a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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