AWS Perimeter Protection Technical Writer, Perimeter Protection

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we?re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most... challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain ? and we?re looking for talented people who want to help.

You?ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You?ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you?ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

AWS Service Docs is looking for an outstanding technical writer for the Network Firewall and Firewall Manager services. As a technical writer, you will create and publish technical documentation for the Amazon Web Services technology platform, including developer guides and detailed API documentation.

Successful past delivery of developer-oriented technical documentation for a programming platform is required. Must have experience writing documentation for APIs, SDKs, components, and tools. Your documentation will be used by internal software developers and external 3rd parties who build and manage security deployments in the Amazon Web Services platform.

This position requires precise documentation, and clear communication and presentation skills.

Key job responsibilities
? Design, develop, and deliver high quality documentation for AWS Network Firewall and AWS Firewall Manager while always keeping the customer top of mind.
? Develop content, re-use, and single-sourcing strategies.

A day in the life

Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren?t focused on how many hours you spend at work or online. Instead, we?re happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life?both in and outside of work.

About The Team

The AWS Documentation team writes and provides support for a diverse technical audience, such as developers, DevOps professionals, IT professionals, and technical program managers. On behalf of our customers, we innovate, we research, we learn, and we experiment. We collaborate with product managers to understand our customers? needs. We partner with software developers to learn about the inner workings of AWS services so that we can influence product design and the customer experience with the product. We know that what we do makes a difference to our customers. We work and train together so that we are always learning from one another, and we celebrate and support the career progression of our team members.
? Why AWS*

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world?s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating ? that?s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
? Diverse Experiences*

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn?t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don?t let it stop you from applying.
? Work/Life Balance*

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there?s nothing we can?t achieve in the cloud.
? Inclusive Team Culture*

Here at AWS, it?s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
? Mentorship and Career Growth*

We?re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth?s Best Employer. That?s why you?ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications
? 4+ years of experience in a writing or lead writing role
? Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
? Able to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and able to manage multiple competing priorities
? Proven ability to work directly with teams of software engineers and write for a developer audience
? Past success designing documentation for software APIs
? Intermediate knowledge of XML, markdown, or HTML
? Intermediate experience with Git
? Experience designing, planning, and delivering content that meets the needs of a technical audience
? Proven ability to use and follow a style guide

Preferred Qualifications
? Experience in web services, software development, and network and application security
? Familiarity working with docs as code
? An understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
? A proactive and unbiased attitude to resolving problems and delivering results
? Strong attention to detail

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $96,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $195,800/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 https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

Company - Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc.

Job ID: A2776558

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