ADC Engineer , Non-Relational Database Services, DBS Non Relational

ADC Engineer I, Non-Relational Database Services, DBS Non Relational

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Description Do you enjoy helping U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems?

Do you enjoy helping U.S. Intelligence Community and Defense agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve unique technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies and become a core part of the largest cloud infrastructure on the planet? AWS is seeking engineers with solid Linux, system administration, or scripting knowledge to own and advance a mission critical service in our Dedicated Clouds (ADC).

This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon's engineering team supporting our Relational Database Services and Platform infrastructure in Seattle, WA. This role will pair you with some of our brightest engineers and technical managers while also developing your skills and furthering your career. AWS is building some of the largest distributed systems in the world. Come be part of the team that makes these purpose-built databases solve our Intelligence Community missions!

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:
You will design and build the operational scalability that sustains the platform's remarkable growth. You will measure your success and it will be visible.

• Our company credo is "Work hard. Have fun. Make history". The right candidate will love what they do and instinctively know how to make work fun.
• Have strong Linux fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Linux. You regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
• Be coachable. The ideal candidate is eager to learn. We look for good fundamentals and build both technical and organizational skills.

On a “typical” day, ADC Engineers might Dive Deep 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 operational issues. You'll become an expert at AWS Services platform diagnosis, response, measurement, and automation.

• High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
• 1+ years of systems administration experience (Linux/Windows).
• Experience working with scripting languages.
• In lieu of above relevant work experience, degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

• 1+ years experience with cloud computing technologies.
• 1+ years of networking experience.
• 1+ years of experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments.
• Experience troubleshooting production systems.
• Experience with performance and log analysis.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $81,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $152,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company.

Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit  This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.