Systems Engineer, Amazon

• The ideal candidate will be innovative, possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. They should have a keen attention to detail and the ability to solve problems at their root
• In addition, the ideal candidate should have an expert understanding of Windows tools such as Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, Hyper-V, Windows Failover Clustering, and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ECM) or AWS Systems Manager
• Proficiency in PowerShell, or a similar scripting language, and windows automation are essential. This role demands a solid foundation in networking principles and hands-on experience with hardware troubleshooting and system building
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience carrying new design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems

Desirable

• AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure
• In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running
• We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on
• We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help
• 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
• The Controls Fleet team is responsible for supporting some of Amazon's most critical infrastructure services. As part of Amazon Web Services, we power the infrastructure behind the world's premier e-commerce and cloud computing environments
• To meet the growing demand for AWS services worldwide, we seek exceptionally motivated individuals driven by learning and innovation. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Windows Engineer to join our team of Systems Engineers
• 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
• The Controls Fleet Operations team services customers globally, requiring the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to different challenges
• Large-Scale Windows Server Environments: Design, build, and support extensive Windows server environments
• Enterprise Tooling: Implement and manage enterprise-scale tooling, such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ECM) or AWS Systems Manager, 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
• 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
• 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
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time