Cloud Systems Engineer, AWS ADC Security

Amazon - Arlington, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Arlington, VA

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About the position

The Cloud Systems Engineer role at Amazon focuses on building and supporting security services for AWS, particularly for the US intelligence community. This position emphasizes the importance of security in cloud computing and requires a candidate who is passionate about creating user-friendly security solutions. The role involves working within a DevOps team to maintain and enhance existing security services while ensuring they meet customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, and maintain security services that are used internally to support the US intelligence community.
• Mentor other Systems and Systems Development Engineers in their career growth.
• Work backwards from the customer to ensure our services are developed with features that meet the needs of our end users.

Requirements

• Associate's degree, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)
• 1+ years of systems administration experience (Linux/Windows).
• Networking and troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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 schedules
• Work/life harmony
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Diverse experiences and inclusive culture