Amazon Operations Engineer 

United States, Virginia 

607219777

DESCRIPTIONIn this role, you are able to take a defined set of tasks and execute it on schedule. You identify ineffective processes. You may identify when technical implementations have defects or are not highly available, performant, or maintainable. You understand operational risk and avoid taking unnecessary risks. You identify operational concerns and resolve, mitigate, or escalate the concerns in a timely manner.This is a shift work position. This team works 24/7 operations, and may require you to work some nights and/or weekends.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key job responsibilities
Roles and Responsibilities
Identify and drive improvements to technical processesLearn and leverage groundbreaking technologies.
Working Hours Requirement:- Work on a scheduled day shift
- This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and have an active secret or top secret clearanceA day in the life

- High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- 1-3 years of experience with Systems Administration in Linux/Unix (Ubuntu, CentOS, RedHat, Solaris, etc.)
- 1-3 years of experience with Networking (TCP/IP, DNS)
- Candidate selected be a US Citizen and have an active secret or top secret clearance

- Experience with internet fundamentals, cloud computing, and database/storage concepts
- Experience with a cloud environment (prefer AWS) core services, Command Console, or command line interface
- Experience with Virtualization (VMware, Xen, Hypervisor)
- Experience with IPsec, VPN, Load Balancing, Iperf, MTR, Routing Protocols, SSH, Network Monitoring / Troubleshooting tools Experience managing full application stacks from the OS up through custom applications