Amazon Systems Engineer Controls Fleet 

United States, Virginia 

515869520

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
• Network Engineering Expertise: Proven ability to troubleshoot large-scale Layer 2 networks, configure and resolve issues at the switch level, with hands-on experience in Juniper and Cisco hardware.
• Networking Knowledge: Deep understanding of Layer 2 networking principles, including the ability to apply switch configurations and ensure network reliability.
• Innovation & Problem Solving: Strong methodology for diagnosing and resolving system failures, with a focus on effective and efficient problem-solving strategies.
• Adaptability & Multitasking: Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to shifting priorities while managing multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Windows Server Administration: Extensive experience in troubleshooting and managing Windows Server environments, including resolving hardware-related issues.
• Virtualization: Solid understanding of hypervisors and virtual machines, with experience in Hyper-V as a plus.
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.
• 2+ years of experience in building and supporting large-scale Windows server environments or managing a large number of AWS EC2 instances.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time and participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

• Technical Expertise: Proficient in Windows server administration and troubleshooting within large environments, including hardware failure resolution. Experience managing a large number of AWS EC2 Windows instances is also highly valued.
• Networking Knowledge: Strong understanding of networking principles, particularly layer two networks and network switch configurations.
• Problem-Solving and Innovation: Demonstrates effective troubleshooting skills and a methodical approach to resolving system failures.
• Versatility and Efficiency: Adaptable to shifting priorities, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently, and experienced with hypervisors, VM's, and scripting languages.
• Cloud and Automation Skills: Familiar with AWS tools and cloud support, capable of designing straightforward cloud solutions, and knowledgeable in automation and scripting.