AWS Systems Admin III - ACE Product Engineering

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight! 

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

About The Role

As a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, you will build and maintain the AWS infrastructure supporting our enterprise engineering tool platforms. Working alongside senior architects, you'll implement Infrastructure as Code, support environment provisioning, and help ensure the reliability, security, and performance of platforms that Blue Origin's engineering teams depend on daily.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone ready to deepen their expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and enterprise engineering tool backend operations.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure for PLM

• Deploy and maintain AWS infrastructure (EC2, VPC, EFS, S3, RDS, ALB, Lambda) supporting Teamcenter and Windchill environments.
• Implement established patterns for multi-tier PLM application architectures on AWS.
• Follow and enforce standards for resource tagging, naming conventions, and cost optimization.

• Write and maintain IaC using Terraform, Ansible, and/or CloudFormation based on established architectural patterns.
• Build and maintain deployment pipelines for PLM infrastructure changes.
• Automate routine administrative tasks, patching, and scaling operations.

• Perform backend maintenance, configuration changes, and upgrades for Teamcenter and Windchill under senior guidance.
• Support environment provisioning for development, test, and production tiers.
• Manage and monitor database infrastructure (Oracle, MS SQL, RDS) supporting PLM platforms.

• Implement security policies aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework and organizational standards.
• Manage IAM policies, roles, and access controls as directed.
• Support security audits and remediation activities.

• Configure and maintain observability solutions (e.g. Datadog, Splunk).
• Execute backup and recovery procedures; validate disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor system health and escalate or resolve performance issues.

• Partner with senior engineers, PLM application teams, and IT operations.
• Maintain documentation including runbooks, configuration records, and troubleshooting guides.
• Continuously develop AWS and engineering tool platform knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in AWS cloud infrastructure administration.
• 1+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications in a cloud or hybrid environment (PLM experience a strong plus).
• Working experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or PowerShell).
• Foundational knowledge of networking, security, and multi-tier application architectures.
• Experience with relational databases (RDS, Oracle, or MS SQL).
• Proficiency in Linux server environments.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD concepts.
• Must be a U.S. Person (required for compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations).

• Exposure to Siemens Teamcenter or PTC Windchill backend administration.
• Java programming experience
• AWS certification (Solutions Architect Associate, SysOps Administrator Associate).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with observability tooling (Datadog, Splunk, PagerDuty).
• ITIL Foundation or familiarity with change management processes.
• Familiarity with aerospace & defense compliance (CMMC, NIST 800-171).
• Experience in agile/scrum environments.

CO applicants is $150,931.00 - $211,303.05 WA applicants is $164,652.00 - $230,512.80

Other Site Ranges May Differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

• Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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