Director, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations

Amazon Web Services is seeking an experienced Director to lead Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations responsible for the end-to-end
operational excellence of AWSs air-gapped classified cloud regions serving the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. This leader will own DC Operations DC Systems and Planning Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations and physical security
across all ADC regions.

This is a critical leadership role at the intersection of national security and cloud infrastructure - delivering secure resilient and highly available compute environments for the most sensitive workloads in the U.S. Government.


Key job responsibilities
Own the operational strategy execution and continuous improvement of all Amazon Dedicated Cloud data center regions across air-gapped environments with no physical or logical connectivity to AWS commercial networks
Lead a multi-disciplinary organization spanning DC Operations DC Systems and Planning Network Infrastructure Design and Deployment Infrastructure Systems/Tooling/Operations and Physical Security
Define the long-term infrastructure operations roadmap aligning with AWSs broader growth strategy and evolving U.S. Government mission requirements
Drive innovation in how classified cloud environments are built operated and scaled -bringing commercial cloud best practices into air-gapped regions
Partner cross-functionally with AWS Network Engineering DC Engineering Supply Chain Procurement and DC Planning and Delivery to ensure seamless capacity delivery and operational readiness
Serve as a key interface with U.S. Government customers and stakeholders translating mission needs into infrastructure priorities
Collaborate with compliance legal and security teams to maintain accreditation and meet evolving regulatory requirements
Define and own operational KPIs - availability incident response capacity utilization and security posture - providing executive-level visibility into operational health risk and investment needs
Build develop and retain a high-performing team of cleared infrastructure professionals; foster a culture of ownership innovation and operational discipline
Develop succession plans and invest in career growth across the organization



10 years in data center operations infrastructure engineering or related technical leadership roles
5 years of people leadership experience including managing senior managers and directors
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Experience operating in classified air-gapped or government-regulated environments
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale geographically distributed infrastructure operations
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science or related technical field


Experience leading infrastructure operations for cloud service providers at scale
Deep understanding of physical and logical security requirements for classified computing environments
Track record of driving operational innovation and standardization across complex multi-site environments
Experience interfacing with U.S. Intelligence Community or Department of Defense stakeholders
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large operational budgets and capital planning
Executive presence with the ability to influence senior government and corporate leaders
Masters degree in Engineering Business Administration or related field
Relevant technical certifications in cloud infrastructure security or data center operations


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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 option for 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. Learn more about our benefits at DC Washington Dc - 218800.00 - 295900.00 USD annually