Systems Development Manager

OverviewAWS is seeking Systems Development Managers to lead engineering and operational teams supporting secure cloud infrastructure environments within AWS Region Services.This role is responsible for leading systems engineering teams, supporting operational tooling and automation, improving infrastructure reliability and helping deliver highly secure cloud services supporting sensitive workloads.The role requires strong technical leadership, operational decision-making and the ability to manage complex engineering environments at scale.About the organisationThe AWS Region Services team combines AWS global cloud leadership with Australian security expertise to deliver highly secure and scalable cloud environments for sensitive workloads.AWS Region Services supports secure operations across key capability areas including Compute & Machine Learning, Security Identity & Compliance, and Storage & Databases, while helping customers deliver critical missions securely and reliably.Amazon actively supports veteran and military community employment pathways through dedicated mentoring, onboarding and support programs, recognising the leadership, adaptability and operational experience veterans and first responders bring to high-performing teams.The roleAs a Systems Development Manager within AWS Region Services, you will lead engineering teams supporting secure cloud infrastructure, operational tooling and systems reliability activities.Key responsibilities include: • Leading and mentoring systems engineering teams • Supporting automation and operational tooling improvements • Managing large-scale systems and operational environments • Supporting troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues • Collaborating with engineering, product and operational teams • Monitoring service health, reliability and operational performance • Supporting incident response and participation in 24/7 on-call rotations • Driving operational efficiency, reporting and continuous improvement initiativesSkills and experience• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing systems or software development teams• Minimum 7 years’ hands-on systems engineering and infrastructure experience• Strong experience working with Linux/Unix environments• Experience working with networking, storage systems and operating systems• Experience leading large-scale systems or distributed service environments• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills• Experience with Agile development, CI/CD pipelines and engineering best practices highly regarded• Experience with AWS platforms and services desirableRequirements• Australian Citizenship required• Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, an Australian Government Security Clearance• Ability to successfully complete an Organisational Suitability Assessment• Ability to participate in on-call and high-severity incident response activities• Ability to work within highly secure operational environmentsJob detailsVacancies: 1How to applyEligible candidates are encouraged to apply directly through the AWS Careers portal. Veterans, reservists, communications specialists, cyber personnel, technical trades and first responder applicants are encouraged to apply.