Sr. Systems Development Engineer , Secure Connection Services (SCS), Tactical Edge Mission Engineering Group (TEMEG)

Amazon • Herndon, VA

22h

About The Position

AWS Secure Connection Services (SC) is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Development Engineer to join their team building next-generation infrastructure solutions for Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC). ADC extends the full power of AWS cloud infrastructure to customers, countries, and organizations with the most stringent security, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements, including government, defense, and regulated industries. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where systems expertise and architectural decisions will directly shape the reliability, scalability, and security of infrastructure operating at global scale. As a Senior Systems Development Engineer, the individual will own the design, implementation, and operational excellence of the systems and automation platforms that power Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC). They will lead complex infrastructure initiatives end-to-end, from ambiguous problem definition through architecture, build-out, and long-term operability. They will partner closely with software engineers, security engineers, and product teams to translate demanding customer and compliance requirements into robust, automated, and scalable infrastructure solutions. They will also serve as a technical anchor for their team: mentoring engineers, driving systems engineering best practices, and raising the bar on automation, reliability, and operational rigor. At AWS, the philosophy is to "work backwards" from the customer. Senior engineers are expected not just to execute, but to define what needs to be built and why. The ideal candidate is a challenger and motivator, embracing hard problems and driving innovative automated solutions, with a focus on personal and professional growth. They are a clear and compelling communicator, able to articulate designs and complex concepts to diverse audiences. They are curious and contrarian when it counts, comfortable taking a contrarian viewpoint when it genuinely serves the customer, and actively seeking new approaches. They are a proactive, long-term thinker, critically considering growth, scale, and global demand. Finally, they are patient and persistent, understanding that global impact is an iterative process, operating with an ingrained improvement loop.

Requirements

• 6+ years of development/programming/scripting language (Python/Java/Bash/Perl) experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations
• Knowledge of infrastructure automation delivered through the software development lifecycle in an API-enabled environment, including agile development, software architecture/patterns, and modern cloud services
• Experience developing, deploying and managing AI products at scale
• Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code approaches for managing complex, multi-region network topologies
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent, or Master's degree
• Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
• Ability to dive deep and understand all layers of a web services technology stack
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, BGP, IPSec and OSPF
• Familiarity with network security frameworks, including zero-trust architecture, micro-segmentation, and encrypted communications (TLS/mTLS)
• Experience building and managing fault tolerant architecture in multi-region or hybrid cloud environments

Responsibilities

• Architect, deliver, and operate large-scale infrastructure automation and deployment pipelines for ADC environments with a focus on security, availability, and repeatability, repeatability, observability, and fault tolerance
• Drive technical design reviews and alignment across multiple engineering and operations teams
• Define and champion systems engineering standards, tooling, and best practices across the organization
• Proactively identify and resolve systemic infrastructure risks before they become customer-impacting issues
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, accelerating their growth and technical effectiveness
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping them understand ADC capabilities, constraints, and best practices
• Engage directly with customer technical teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and deliver solutions that meet their operational and compliance needs
• Translate complex customer requirements — including security, sovereignty, and regulatory mandates — into actionable infrastructure designs and implementation plans
• Lead and participate in customer-facing technical reviews, briefings, and working sessions, communicating clearly to both technical and executive audiences
• Act as a customer advocate within AWS, surfacing feedback and emerging needs to product and engineering teams to drive roadmap prioritization
• Support customers during critical operational events, providing hands-on technical guidance and coordinating cross-team response efforts when needed
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with customer stakeholders, ensuring long-term satisfaction and confidence in ADC solutions

Benefits

• 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
• parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed