Amazon
Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Operations (RSO) - VECTOR Team
Amazon, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Windows Client Engineer, Region Services Operations (RSO) - VECTOR Team
Job ID: 2511340 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) is looking for an experienced Windows Client Systems Engineer with a deep knowledge of Windows desktop services, including virtual desktops and infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver robust, highly available, and easy to use services to our internal customers in support of the Amazon Dedicated Cloud for U.S. Government customers. We are looking for a motivated engineer to deliver results for our customers. This is a hands-on position where your daily role will maintain and enhance existing services, including Windows build/deployment capabilities, fulfilling requests for application packaging/deployment and break/fix scenarios for all technologies the team manages. This role will work closely with the Security Compliance team to ensure security compliance with all desktop environments.You will have a strong and diverse technical background that allows you to approach problems with confidence and ingenuity. You must be a “lifelong learner,” embracing the rapid innovations in technology and understanding how to leverage them to continue to improve our products. A successful Windows Client Engineer will drive the design and implementation of new services, find ways to improve and automate our existing services, and provide escalation and mentoring for junior team members.This position is available onsite at Herndon, VA, Arlington, VA, and Columbia, MD.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key job responsibilities
Provide first line of support to the IT Service Desk TeamMaintain Desktop OS Images/VDI templatesClient patchingSecurity compliance to include hardening the OS and desktop applicationsManage desktop metrics and monitoring servicesCreates and updates system documentation for engineering, operations, and support teamsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)Five (5+) years supporting Windows family of operating systems to include four (4) of the following eight (8) core competencies: AD, DHCP, Powershell, Email workflow, SCCM, SCOM, Win OS, DNS, and disaster recovery/business continuityKnowledge of networking basic skills and troubleshootingDemonstrated ability to script in the Windows environment using PowerShellExperience administering, maintaining and operating Active Directory Windows based networksExperience automating tasks such as software packaging and deployment, automated security patching, and Operating System DeploymentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrable track record dealing with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable resultsClear verbal and written communication skills necessary to create and collaborate with others regarding technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, Run-books, Job SheetsAssociates Degree or Higher in Computer related fieldCurrent Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certificationExperience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or JavaExcellent problem solving skills with a strong attention to detailMeets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this roleMeets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon 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.
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Job ID: 2511340 | Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.Region Services Corporate Infrastructure (RSCI) is looking for an experienced Windows Client Systems Engineer with a deep knowledge of Windows desktop services, including virtual desktops and infrastructure. Our mission is to deliver robust, highly available, and easy to use services to our internal customers in support of the Amazon Dedicated Cloud for U.S. Government customers. We are looking for a motivated engineer to deliver results for our customers. This is a hands-on position where your daily role will maintain and enhance existing services, including Windows build/deployment capabilities, fulfilling requests for application packaging/deployment and break/fix scenarios for all technologies the team manages. This role will work closely with the Security Compliance team to ensure security compliance with all desktop environments.You will have a strong and diverse technical background that allows you to approach problems with confidence and ingenuity. You must be a “lifelong learner,” embracing the rapid innovations in technology and understanding how to leverage them to continue to improve our products. A successful Windows Client Engineer will drive the design and implementation of new services, find ways to improve and automate our existing services, and provide escalation and mentoring for junior team members.This position is available onsite at Herndon, VA, Arlington, VA, and Columbia, MD.This position requires that the candidate selected must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. The position further requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.Key job responsibilities
Provide first line of support to the IT Service Desk TeamMaintain Desktop OS Images/VDI templatesClient patchingSecurity compliance to include hardening the OS and desktop applicationsManage desktop metrics and monitoring servicesCreates and updates system documentation for engineering, operations, and support teamsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree, or Cloud+ or GICSP (Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner)Five (5+) years supporting Windows family of operating systems to include four (4) of the following eight (8) core competencies: AD, DHCP, Powershell, Email workflow, SCCM, SCOM, Win OS, DNS, and disaster recovery/business continuityKnowledge of networking basic skills and troubleshootingDemonstrated ability to script in the Windows environment using PowerShellExperience administering, maintaining and operating Active Directory Windows based networksExperience automating tasks such as software packaging and deployment, automated security patching, and Operating System DeploymentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrable track record dealing with ambiguity, prioritizing needs, and delivering measurable resultsClear verbal and written communication skills necessary to create and collaborate with others regarding technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, Run-books, Job SheetsAssociates Degree or Higher in Computer related fieldCurrent Cloud+ or GICSP or GSEC or SSCP certificationExperience with PowerShell (preferred), Python, Ruby, or JavaExcellent problem solving skills with a strong attention to detailMeets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this roleMeets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this roleAmazon 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.
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