Amazon - Herndon, VA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Herndon, VA
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About the position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is on the lookout for talented engineers to join our team dedicated to expanding our Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) services to government customers. This role is pivotal in implementing innovative cloud computing solutions and tackling some of the most complex technical challenges in the industry. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to engineer and operate one of the largest cloud computing infrastructures in the world, contributing to a better future for generations to come. We are seeking individuals who are not only skilled in integration but also embrace the Agile mindset and DevOps philosophies. You will be encouraged to think outside the box, decompose existing systems, and reinvent processes and tools to enhance our services. At AWS, we pride ourselves on our inclusive team culture. We have established ten employee-led affinity groups that reach over 40,000 employees across more than 190 chapters globally. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our innovative benefit offerings and ongoing learning experiences, such as our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences focused on gender diversity. Our culture is reinforced by our 16 Leadership Principles, which emphasize the importance of diverse perspectives, continuous learning, and building trust within teams. We also value work-life balance, understanding that it is not about the number of hours spent at work or home, but rather about creating a flow that energizes both aspects of life. We offer flexible working hours and encourage our team members to find their own balance between personal and professional commitments. Additionally, we are dedicated to mentorship and career growth, fostering an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and supports new team members as they integrate into our diverse workforce. This position requires the selected candidate to possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance, and to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or equivalent clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. As part of a world-class team in a fast-paced environment, you will have the chance to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale, gaining invaluable experience in cloud computing. Your role will involve diagnosing, responding to, measuring, and automating processes on the EC2 platform, ultimately contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of government services.

Responsibilities

  • Engineer and operate systems on a massive scale within AWS EC2.
  • Diagnose and respond to platform issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Design and build operational scalability to support the platform's growth.
  • Automate routine operational tasks to improve efficiency.
  • Conduct performance and log analysis to identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with top engineers at Amazon to explore innovative solutions.
  • Participate in knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team.

Requirements

  • 1+ years of systems administration experience (Linux/Windows).
  • Networking and troubleshooting experience.
  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (in lieu of relevant work experience).
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.

Nice-to-haves

  • 1+ years experience with cloud computing technologies.
  • 1+ years of experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments.
  • Experience automating routine tasks.
  • Experience with performance and log analysis.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
  • Access to employee-led affinity groups and learning experiences.
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