Systems Engineer - Data Center Capacity Delivery, Controls Fleet

Systems Engineer - Data Center Capacity Delivery, Controls Fleet

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure, supporting data centers, servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment. We seek talented engineers who can help manage large‑scale Windows environments, automate operations, and deliver reliable infrastructure at a global scale.

• Design, build, and support extensive Windows Server environments.
• Implement and manage enterprise‑scale tooling such as Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (ECM) or AWS Systems Manager for a large Windows fleet.
• Develop and implement best practices for automating tasks and scripting in large server environments; proficiency in Power Shell is essential.
• Utilize creativity and analytical skills to solve complex problems and implement innovative solutions.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues, with hands‑on experience in system building.
• Have a strong understanding of networking principles and expert‑level Windows administration.
• Create scripts and automation tasks applicable to a global server fleet.
• Participate in a 24×7 on‑call rotation supporting global customers.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience working with Linux.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and networking protocols such as HTTP and DNS.
• 5+ years of building scripts, tooling, and automation for large‑scale computing environments.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience in technical support with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, Xen).
• 5+ years of experience deploying, managing, and supporting large‑scale Windows Server environments (500+ servers), including OS lifecycle management, patch compliance, and fleet‑wide standardization across geographically distributed data center infrastructure.

• Experience designing and developing scripts to automate operational burdens and reviewing scripting changes to ensure maintainability, scalability, and security.
• Experience working in a 24/7 production environment.
• Experience using AWS services.
• 5+ years of experience with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, or Xen) and supporting the underlying hardware components.
• Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining a large‑scale Windows Server fleet across geographically distributed environments, leveraging enterprise‑level configuration management and automation tooling such as ECM, AWS Systems Manager, or equivalent platforms to drive patching compliance, system standardization, and operational efficiency at scale.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and optional 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.

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