ADC Engineer, Cryptography and Identity Management

About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking an experienced and motivated engineer to join our fast-moving and passionate team. As an ACE Engineer, you will play a crucial role in deploying, operating, and scaling a massive always-on distributed system that is core to all of AWS. This position requires an active TS/SCI security clearance, with the expectation to maintain and potentially upgrade it as needed for government agency work.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and scale a massive always-on distributed system core to AWS.
• Innovate new ways of building massively scalable distributed security systems involving identity management, federation, web services security, single sign-on, and more.
• Enable customers to control sensitive secrets on the Internet.

Qualifications

• Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner), or Associate's degree.
• 3+ years Linux systems administration experience.
• 3+ years technical troubleshooting / support experience.
• 2+ years of networking experience (TCP/IP).
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comptia Security+.

About the Team

The AWS Identity & Access team is building and delivering the next generation of cloud computing security that supports public AWS offerings like S3, EC2, and CloudFront. We are part of AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS), which owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. Our inclusive team culture values learning, curiosity, and work-life balance, with a focus on mentorship and career growth.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Seattle, WA is $116,900.00 - $167,400.00 USD annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. The package includes sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, 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 and parental leave.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse experiences and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.