The ACE Engineer role at Amazon Web Services involves deploying, operating, and scaling a massive distributed system that is essential to AWS. The AWS Identity & Access team focuses on building innovative cloud computing security solutions for public AWS offerings. Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be motivated to work in a fast-paced environment. This position emphasizes the importance of teamwork and continuous learning in a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
• 5+ years of Linux systems administration experience
• 5+ years of technical troubleshooting and support experience
• 3+ years of networking experience with TCP/IP
• Experience working with scripting languages
• Proficiency with troubleshooting
• Experience automating complex tasks
• Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certification, or an Associate's degree or above

• Deploy and operate a large-scale distributed system that is core to AWS.
• Innovate new methods for building scalable security systems.
• Support public AWS offerings like S3, EC2, and CloudFront.
• Collaborate with a passionate team to enhance cloud computing security.
• Manage identity management and web services security.

• 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.