The AWS Dedicated Cloud Engineer role focuses on enhancing the reliability of AWS's dedicated cloud regions through proactive engineering and automation. The team is dedicated to supporting mission-critical operations for U.S. Intelligence and Defense agencies. Engineers will work collaboratively to solve complex technical issues and drive innovation in cloud computing. This position requires a strong technical background and an active TS/SCI security clearance.

• Associate's degree or above, or Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certification.
• 3+ years of systems administration experience in Linux/Windows.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud computing technologies.
• 3+ years of networking experience.
• 3+ years of experience with support procedures and methodologies for production computing environments.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret or above.
• Experience working with scripting languages.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Experience troubleshooting.
• Experience with performance and log analysis.

• Enhance regional coverage for AWS's critical services.
• Conduct deep dives into system and service interdependencies to identify and resolve region-specific challenges.
• Collaborate with industry-recognized engineers to contribute to a culture of excellence and reliability.
• Partner with U.S. Intelligence and Defense agencies to implement secure, reliable, and scalable cloud solutions.
• Drive automation efforts and consult with leading technical experts within AWS.
• Help build and operate high-performing systems to reduce operational burden for AWS Dedicated Cloud teams.

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.