Systems Development Manager, Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure

Amazon•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. As a Systems Development Manager in the Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure team, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for managing user, device, and automation identities across Leo's internal manufacturing and productivity networks. Export Control: This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed. As a Systems Development Manager, you'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical guidance. Your day might include: - Leading team meetings and technical design reviews - Meeting with stakeholders to align on priorities and roadmap - Reviewing and approving technical designs and architecture decisions - Mentoring team members and providing technical guidance - Managing resource allocation and project priorities - Collaborating with security and compliance teams - Driving continuous improvement initiatives - Participating in strategic planning sessions with senior leadership You will lead the Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure (LII) team, responsible for Leo's internal user, device, and automation identities. Your team will play a crucial role in scaling our operations and supporting Leo's mission to deliver reliable internet globally through innovative device management solutions and automation.

Requirements

3+ years of systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading edge IT organization experience
5+ years of managing system or software development teams experience
7+ years of relevant hands-on systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, operating systems experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
Experience in systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading-edge IT organization
Experience in managing system or software development teams
Experience (hands-on) in systems engineering and administrative work in networking, storage systems, and operating systems
Experience in agile software development methodology
Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence
Knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals (networking, storage, operating systems)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agile engineering practices (Kanban, continuous delivery, etc.)
Experience with AWS platforms, services, and design patterns

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of systems engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence
Define and execute the technical roadmap for device management systems, aligning with Leo's broader technical strategy and business objectives
Drive architectural decisions for Identity in Cloud and On-Premises network environments, including critical services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
Oversee multiple concurrent projects related to device management, security compliance, and infrastructure scaling
Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver results
Manage team capacity, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient resource allocation across projects
Establish best practices, engineering standards, and quality metrics for the team
Ensure all systems meet required security standards (NIST, FIPS) and maintain regulatory compliance