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

Job Opportunity At AWS

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? This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon's engineering team supporting our Relational Database Services and Platform infrastructure in Denver, CO. 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. 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. The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong Linux fundamentals.
• Regularly take part in deep-dive troubleshooting and conduct technical post-mortem discussions to identify the root cause of complex issues.
• Be coachable and eager to learn.

A Day in the Life

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.

About the Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating. As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS.

Inclusive Team Culture

Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

- 1+ year experience running and maintaining a 24x7 production environment - 1+ years of experience in operating systems administration - 1+ year experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with very large, high-throughput distributed systems - Experience supporting service-oriented architecture and web services - Systems Administration in a Linux/Unix environment - Associate or Bachelor's degree in Information Science / Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.

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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.