ADC Engineer I, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineering - Support Eng ID-12625

April 24, 2025

About the position

The ADC Engineer I position at Amazon Dedicated Cloud Engineering involves implementing innovative cloud computing solutions and addressing complex technical challenges for U.S. Government agencies. The role focuses on operational excellence, troubleshooting, and maintaining the performance of large-scale distributed systems within the AWS Intelligence team. Engineers in this position will work in a 24/7 operational environment, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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Responsibilities

Implement innovative cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies.
Troubleshoot complex system operations and provide operational support.
Identify and resolve operational concerns in a timely manner.
Execute defined tasks on schedule and identify ineffective processes.
Ensure high availability, performance, and maintainability of technical implementations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or A+, CND, Network+, or Security+ certification.
1-3 years of experience in Systems Administration in Linux/Unix environments.
1-3 years of experience in Networking (TCP/IP, DNS).
1-3 years of experience in troubleshooting and support for technical IT issues.
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with internet fundamentals and cloud computing concepts.
Experience with AWS core services and command line interface.
Experience with compute, database, and storage concepts.
Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Xen, Hypervisor).
Experience with security concepts and best practices.
Experience with IPsec, VPN, Load Balancing, and network monitoring tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits.
Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.

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