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 AWS's 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 AWS's

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

Basic Qualifications: • 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

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

Preferred Qualifications: • 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

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

• Relevant technical certifications in cloud infrastructure, security, or data

center operations

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of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits

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USA, DC, Washington Dc - 218,800.00 - 295,900.00 USD annually

Director, Amazon Dedicated Cloud Data Center Operations

About This Role

Required Skills

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Data Center Engineering Operations Facility Manager, DCEO

調達カテゴリマネージャー/Procurement Category Manager - General Construction, Data Center Sourcing and Procurement