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To be successful in this team, you will also have
Ability to thrive at the pace and scale of Amazon
Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities
Ability and willingness to collaborate with peers around the globe, which may involve some participation in meetings at odd hours
Ability and willingness to travel domestically or globally as and when needed
Are you experienced in building and managing Windows systems, with a passion for maintaining highly-available IT infrastructure and services at a massive scale? The Controls Fleet team is responsible for supporting some of Amazon's most critical infrastructure services. As part of Amazon Web Services (AWS), we power the infrastructure behind the world's premier e-commerce and cloud computing environments. To meet the growing demand for AWS services worldwide, we seek exceptionally motivated individuals driven by learning and innovation. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Windows Engineer to join our team of Systems Engineers.
By joining us, you'll become part of a world-class team in a dynamic environment with the entrepreneurial spirit of a start-up. This is an opportunity to operate and engineer systems on a massive scale, gaining world-class experience in managing and supporting critical infrastructure. You'll work alongside passionate individuals dedicated to deploying and supporting essential IT infrastructure that powers AWS.
The ideal candidate will be innovative, possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They should have a keen attention to detail and the ability to solve problems at their root. The Controls Fleet Operations team services customers globally, requiring the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to different challenges.
In addition, the ideal candidate should have an expert understanding of Windows tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Hyper-V, Windows Failover Clustering, and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). Proficiency in PowerShell and windows automation are essential. This role demands a solid foundation in networking principles and hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting and system building.
Following Technical Skills are required
Cross-platform Expertise (Windows/Linux): Proficient in managing mostly Windows but Linux environments as well. For Windows skills, this includes experience with Active Directory/LDAP, Group Policy, and system administration. Skilled in PowerShell or Python scripting, with the ability to implement cross-platform security measures and manage core network services like DNS and DHCP.
Enterprise-scale Automation: Experienced in developing and implementing large-scale automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, and configuration management tools. Capable of creating efficient global deployment scripts, integrating automated testing, and utilizing version control systems to maintain and optimize infrastructure as code.
Network Redundancy and Optimization: Adept at configuring layer two network setups for maximum reliability and performance. This includes implementing NIC teaming, load balancing, and failover clustering. Skilled in network administration of larger layer two networks with layer three switch and routing concepts.
Other relevant skills
High-availability Configurations: Skilled in designing and maintaining high-availability systems through clustering services, load balancer setups, and redundancy planning. Experienced in conducting failover testing, implementing robust disaster recovery procedures, and setting up continuous system health monitoring to ensure maximum uptime.
AWS Cloud Integration: Well-versed in AWS services and their implementation in enterprise environments. Able to manage cloud resources effectively, optimize costs, and integrate AWS automation tools. Experienced in implementing cloud security best practices and designing hybrid cloud configurations that leverage AWS Systems Manager, EC2, and S3.
Storage Solutions and RAID Management: Experienced in designing and managing enterprise storage solutions, including RAID array configuration and optimization. Proficient in implementing backup and recovery solutions, planning for data redundancy, and managing storage capacity. Capable of setting up monitoring tools and implementing disaster recovery procedures.
If you are passionate about technology, excited by the prospect of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and driven to solve complex problems, we would love to hear from you.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Innovation and Problem Solving: Utilize creativity and analytical skills to solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions.
Adaptability: Quickly adjust to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Large-Scale Windows Server Environments: Design, build, and support extensive Windows server environments.
Enterprise Tooling: Implement and manage enterprise-scale tooling, such as SCCM, for a large Windows fleet.
Automation and Scripting: Develop and implement best practices for automating tasks and scripting in large server environments. Proficiency in PowerShell is essential.
Hardware Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, with hands-on experience in system building.
Networking and Windows Administration: Strong understanding of networking principles and expert-level Windows administration.
Global Deployment: Create scripts and automation tasks applicable to a global server fleet.
On call: Participate in a 24x7 on call rotation that supports global customers
Documentation: processes, maintain run-books, and contribute to continuous improvements of Amazon Control Systems support practices. Enhance knowledge sharing and drive process enhancements.
A day in the life
Your day begins with a review of outstanding actions and site conditions alongside the Facility Manager, setting the work plan for your team. From there, you move into the data center environment—performing hands-on maintenance, supervising corrective work, and responding to emergent situations where your technical judgment guides risk mitigation. You may serve as the Incident Commander during event response, coordinate with partner teams on complex problems, and identify opportunities to improve processes that keep our infrastructure reliable.
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
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Speak, write, and read fluently in English
Cross-platform Expertise (Windows/Linux): Proficient in managing mostly Windows but Linux environments as well. For Windows skills, this includes experience with Active Directory/LDAP, Group Policy, and system administration. Skilled in PowerShell or Python scripting, with the ability to implement cross-platform security measures and manage core network services like DNS and DHCP.
Enterprise-scale Automation: Experienced in developing and implementing large-scale automation solutions using Python, PowerShell, and configuration management tools. Capable of creating efficient global deployment scripts, integrating automated testing, and utilizing version control systems to maintain and optimize infrastructure as code.
Network Redundancy and Optimization: Adept at configuring layer two network setups for maximum reliability and performance. This includes implementing NIC teaming, load balancing, and failover clustering. Skilled in network administration of larger layer two networks with layer three switch and routing concepts.
High-availability Configurations: Skilled in designing and maintaining high-availability systems through clustering services, load balancer setups, and redundancy planning. Experienced in conducting failover testing, implementing robust disaster recovery procedures, and setting up continuous system health monitoring to ensure maximum uptime.
Storage Solutions and RAID Management: Experienced in designing and managing enterprise storage solutions, including RAID array configuration and optimization. Proficient in implementing backup and recovery solutions, planning for data redundancy, and managing storage capacity. Capable of setting up monitoring tools and implementing disaster recovery procedures.
5+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
Knowledge of critical data center equipment
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