Systems Development Manager, Route 53 ADC

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Would you like to implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve the world's most complex technical problems? Do you have a deep passion and desire to engineer and operate the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure to build a better world for future generations? AWS established a specialized group of service teams responsible for the work we are doing with the U.S. Intelligence Community. We are building some of the largest and most complex distributed systems in the world, and we need adaptable people to help us implement and operate them.

The AWS Route 53 Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) ADC team is seeking a system development manager who will be focused on leading a team of engineers to help ensure Route 53 maintains a 100% availability SLA. Additionally, you will be leading the team to build and deliver Route 53 features to ensure our customers continue to have the best experience possible.

This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph or commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

Key job responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers on building, delivering, and supporting Route 53 services for our government customers. Drive operational best practices through automation such as operator tools and infrastructure as code.


A day in the life
It’s always Day 1 at Amazon. On a typical day, a Route 53 ADC Engineering Manager drives the technical direction for the team, manages projects, and works to ensure engineers are set up for success. The most exciting part of this role is seeing the team build and deliver the latest Route 53 features and software releases for our air-gapped customers.

About the team
The Route 53 team is responsible for maintaining a 100% availability SLA. The team will be focused on ensuring Route 53 services remain highly available following CI/CD methodologies and work to scale the services with operator tools and infrastructure as code. - Bachelor's degree, or CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional)
- 5+ years experience managing a team responsible for the leading the delivery of large-scale systems focused on managing the infrastructure layer of the technology stack in an Agile environment.
- 5+ years combined of broad engineering experience required in one of the following areas: large scale Unix systems engineering, building complex distributed systems, building monitoring or management tools for large-scale environments.
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above - Strong verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated technical leadership
- Experience building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
- Experience with Agile Management (SCRUM, RUP, XP), OO Modeling, working on internet, UNIX, Middleware, and database related projects
- Proven track record of service improvement and optimization in production

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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, VA, Herndon - 166,300.00 - 225,000.00 USD annually