manages. When things break, you fix them — and then you build the automation that prevents
recurrence.
The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Key job responsibilities
Own automation architecture: Design and implement the Ansible automation framework
(roles, collections, inventories, execution patterns) that manages Core Services infrastructure at scale
Build delivery pipelines: Develop and maintain AWS CI/CD pipelines (CDK, CodePipeline,
CodeBuild) that deliver infrastructure changes through tested, repeatable deployments
Instrument and monitor: Build CloudWatch-based observability — dashboards, alarms, and
metrics — that provide proactive visibility into service health across isolated environments
Operate and support: Maintain production Windows infrastructure services (AD, DNS,
DHCP, DFS, ECM, Group Policy); participate in on-call rotation and provide escalation
support
Eliminate manual operations: Identify, prioritize, and migrate manual runbook processes to
code-defined, version-controlled automation
Establish engineering standards: Define patterns for infrastructure-as-code, testing, code
What This Role Is NOT
This is not a desktop support or endpoint engineering role
This is not a "keep the lights on" operations role where automation is a side project
This is not a Linux/Unix position — our infrastructure is Windows, our automation targets Windows, and our scripting is PowerShell-heavy
This is a role where you are expected to write code daily, own systems end-to-end, and drive architectural decisions
review, and deployment that the team follows — raise the engineering bar
Mentor and lead technically: Guide junior engineers on automation practices, code quality,
and operational excellence; drive technical design reviews
Maintain documentation: Create and maintain architecture documentation, automation
design docs, and operational runbooks
2+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
1+ years of designing or architecting (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), or Associate's degree or above
5+ years of systems design, software development, operations, automation, and process improvement experience
Experience with infrastructure as code, ops automation, and configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible
Working familiarity with Windows Server infrastructure: Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy
Experience with infrastructure as code, ops automation, and configuration management tools such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible
Deep knowledge of Active Directory architecture (multi-domain forests, replication, sites/services, certificate services)
Experience with AWS CDK (TypeScript or Python) for defining infrastructure
Experience operating in air-gapped or isolated network environments
Familiarity with ECM/SCCM/MECM for OS deployment and patch management
Experience with DFS namespaces and replication
Experience designing Ansible automation for Windows targets (WinRM, Windows modules)
Track record of replacing manual operational processes with scalable automation — bring examples
Experience with infrastructure testing frameworks (Molecule, Pester, or equivalent)
Understanding of PKI/certificate services and identity management in Windows environments
Experience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or Java
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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, WA, Bellevue - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually
