System Development Engineer, Amazon Foundational Security Services (AFSS)
Core
Design, build, and operate scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions at the intersection of Amazon-native and Microsoft Active Directory tooling to support automated systems that resolve customer issues.
Role type
Senior Systems Development Engineer (IAM/Active Directory)
Builds
High-availability IAM infrastructure, monitoring solutions, and secure configuration features for global Amazon identity management.
Domain
Cloud Security / Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Infrastructure automation, modern programming (Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust), Linux/Unix administration, Active Directory management, Group Policy Objects (GPO) design, AD replication troubleshooting, security hardening, privileged account management, CI/CD pipeline development.
Preferred skills
CI/CD pipeline build processes.
Technologies
Microsoft Active Directory, AWS, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux/Unix.
Responsibilities
Manage Active Directory patching cycles and ensure compliance; Develop and maintain monitoring solutions for AD services; Design and implement Group Policy Objects (GPOs); Monitor and maintain AD replication topology; Drive security hardening initiatives for Active Directory; Manage AD group lifecycle and access governance; Administer privileged accounts management; Diagnose and resolve production issues; Collaborate with development teams on software projects; Document systems and solutions; Manage org-level operational cadence; Participate in on-call rotations and incident response.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
