Manager, System Development, WWPS Solutions Architecture
DESCRIPTION
Do you believe cloud computing will be a disruptive force in government? Do you have technology experience across infrastructure, security, applications, and compliance requirements such as National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)?
Amazon Web Services is seeking top industry technical expert to grow our team dedicated to expanding our Controlled Working Environment (CWE) team to build, operate and maintain a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) approved infrastructure. We are seeking a Systems Development Manager to lead the team that builds and supports this enterprise environment where you will be managing a wide breadth of applications such as virtual desktops, Microsoft active directory, third party applications, and networking, etc. You will help design architectural approaches, automate, enhance, and build new functionality for a complete separated end user workspaces environment. This role is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world-class technical team, working with some of the best and brightest engineers and technical managers in the global community while also developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere.
Amazon has a fast-paced environment where we “Work Hard, Have Fun, Make History.” On a “typical” day engineers might deep dive to root cause a customer issue, investigate why a metric is trending the wrong way, consult with the top engineers at Amazon, or discuss radical new approaches to automate operational issues.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead and manage a team that builds and maintains CMMC compliant infrastructure.
• Establish relationships with internal and external partners and peer stakeholders to understand and meet their needs while operating existing systems at a high level of Operational Excellence.
• Own and track team engineering delivery, goals, metrics, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and maintain a culture of innovation and operational excellence in the teams.
• Work closely with business and tech leadership to define product and tech roadmap.
• Hiring, developing, and retaining a world class engineering team that meets Amazon’s high bar.
• Create and implement automated processes that reduce manual efforts and increase overall efficiency and scalability.
• Engage with and influence the key stakeholders and internal teams to ensure compliance, security and operational functional requirements are met or exceeded.
• A successful candidate will be an experienced leader with an established background in developing and operating platforms and services, developing and hiring top talent, technical ability, great communication skills, and a motivation to achieve results in a dynamic fast paced environment.
About the team
AWS Global Sales (AGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector. You will lead a team of engineers working with teams across the company to build, operate and maintain a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) approved infrastructure. You will have the ability to deliver features and functionality to our customers and a have a direct impact on our bottom line. You will be part of a growing, fast paced, and fun team and have ownership for the implementation of your work.
Diverse Experiences
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.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
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.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience managing team of software and system engineers across full product life cycles.
- 5+ years of experience managing distributed teams.
- Experience in Systems and Network Administration, System Reliability Engineering, or Application Security
- Excellence in technical communications with both technical and non-technical peers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (associate) or AWS Certified Developer (associate) or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (associate)
- Understanding and experience implementing/overseeing Government compliance requirements/programs such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC
- 5+ years of experience with web protocols and Linux/Unix tools and architecture
- Experience with open-source technologies
- * Experience with maintaining distributed systems and web services
- Understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability
- System engineering experience in the cloud
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $258,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.