Systems Development Manager, Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure

Job Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon's low Earth orbit satellite broadband network. As a Systems Development Manager in the Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure team, you will lead a team of engineers responsible for managing user, device, and automation identities across Leo's internal manufacturing and productivity networks.

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and / or where it will be performed.

Key job responsibilities

• People Management : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of systems engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and operational excellence
• Strategic Planning : Define and execute the technical roadmap for device management systems, aligning with Leo's broader technical strategy and business objectives
• Architecture Leadership : Drive architectural decisions for Identity in Cloud and On-Premises network environments, including critical services such as Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Program Management : Oversee multiple concurrent projects related to device management, security compliance, and infrastructure scaling
• Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain relationships with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities and deliver results
• Resource Planning : Manage team capacity, prioritize workloads, and ensure efficient resource allocation across projects
• Technical Excellence : Establish best practices, engineering standards, and quality metrics for the team
• Security & Compliance : Ensure all systems meet required security standards (NIST, FIPS) and maintain regulatory compliance

A day in the life

As a Systems Development Manager, you'll balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical guidance. Your day might include :

About the team

You will lead the Amazon Leo Identity Infrastructure (LII) team, responsible for Leo's internal user, device, and automation identities. Your team will play a crucial role in scaling our operations and supporting Leo's mission to deliver reliable internet globally through innovative device management solutions and automation.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 3+ years of systems engineering and operations leadership for an Internet service or leading edge IT organization experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of professional software engineering & best practices for full software development life cycle, including coding standards, software architectures, code reviews, source control management, continuous deployments, testing, and operational excellence

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $149,700 / year in our lowest geographic market up to $258,800 / year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits. For more information, please visit -benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.