Systems Development Engineer, ADC
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Herndon, VA1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 11:22 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- AWSSystem designTroubleshootingJavaC++C
- Nice to have
- Python
- Work
- On-site in Herndon
- Bond
- Required, length not stated
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting37%Java31%AWS27%System design24%of 100 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
AWS is seeking highly motivated engineers for the RAPP (Route 53 and Perimeter Protection) ADC team. This role involves implementing and operating innovative cloud computing solutions for U.S. Government agencies within specialized service teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and operate complex distributed systems.
- Deploy software, troubleshoot software failures, and minimize human involvement through automation (e.g., infrastructure as code, operator tools).
- Ensure Route 53 and Perimeter Protection services offer customers a 100% uptime SLA.
- Manage and monitor systems in air-gapped regions.
- Build software-based solutions to improve system management and monitoring.
- Take a defined project, break down work, and define milestones and feedback mechanisms.
- Identify non-highly available implementations or defects.
- Investigate systemic patterns.
- Resolve, mitigate, or escalate operational concerns in a timely manner.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby.
- Experience with tools for automation (building, testing, releasing or monitoring).
- Understanding of Linux, networking, and general knowledge of cloud services.
- Ability to use software knowledge to automate service management and scaling.
- Ability to think big and simplify solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to ensure the best customer experience.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or above, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials).
- Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
- The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of Python scripting language.
- Experience on highly concurrent, high throughput systems.
- Knowledge of complex distributed systems.