System Engineer

Amazon Web Services, Inc. seeks a System Engineer for Data Center Central Operations Install to design, deploy, and support infrastructure powering AWS cloud services. You will install and configure servers, networking, and storage hardware; manage OS and firmware upgrades; and ensure high availability, performance, and security across large-scale data centers. Partner with operations, networking, and product teams to troubleshoot complex issues, automate routine tasks, and improve installation standards. This role suits hands-on engineers who excel in fast-paced, customer-obsessed environments and want to shape the future of global cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure servers, storage, and network hardware in AWS data centers
• Perform OS, firmware, and driver upgrades while minimizing service impact
• Monitor infrastructure health and respond to incidents and alerts
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, network, and system performance issues
• Automate deployment, configuration, and operational tasks where possible
• Document installation standards, runbooks, and procedures
• Collaborate with networking, operations, and product teams on capacity and reliability
• Ensure security, compliance, and change management policies are followed
• Participate in on-call rotations and support critical production events
• Continuously improve data center installation processes and tools

Required Skills

• Linux/Unix administration
• Windows Server administration
• Data center infrastructure management
• Network configuration (TCP/IP, routing, switching)
• Hardware installation and cabling
• Scripting (Python, Bash, Power
• Shell)
• Monitoring and alerting tools
• Virtualization and cloud platforms
• Change and incident management
• Security and compliance best practices