Amazon Windows Systems Engineer Controls Fleet 

United States, Washington, Seattle 

164322978

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.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.
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
About the team
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in building and supporting large-scale Windows server environments.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

• Proficiency in enterprise tooling, particularly SCCM, and solid networking knowledge with Windows administration expertise.
• Expertise in automation and scripting, specifically building PowerShell scripts from scratch and deploying them to large server environments; familiarity with additional automation tools and scripting languages.
• Expert understanding of Windows tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS); experience in patching Windows systems at a large scale.
• Familiarity with additional tools and technologies like Hyper-V, Windows Failover Clustering, and AWS tooling and services; hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting and system building.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, adapt to shifting priorities, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.