Systems Development Engineer, ADC - RAPP (Route 53 and Perimeter Protection)
AmazonSystems Development Engineer, ADC - RAPP (Route 53 and Perimeter Protection)
AmazonLocation
Arlington, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/18/2026
Compensation
$99,100 - $160,000 per year
Job description
The AWS RAPP ADC team is seeking highly motivated engineers to implement and operate innovative cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies. This role focuses on ensuring operational excellence and troubleshooting complex system operations while utilizing the latest cloud technologies. Engineers will work on building and managing large distributed systems, emphasizing automation and high availability. The team values mentorship and career growth, fostering an inclusive culture that supports diverse experiences.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials).
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, or Ruby.
- Experience with tools for automation including building, testing, releasing, or monitoring.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language.
- Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems and knowledge of complex distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Route 53 and Perimeter Protection services maintain a 100% uptime SLA.
- Deploy software and troubleshoot software failures to minimize human involvement through automation.
- Manage and monitor systems in air-gapped regions.
- Build software-based solutions to improve system management and monitoring.
- Identify and investigate systemic patterns in implementations that are not highly available or have defects.
- Resolve, mitigate, or escalate operational concerns in a timely manner.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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