I saw this job posting today:
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WTF does somebody working on Amazon's internal cloud computing infrastructure need a TS/SCI clearance? Those are a major-league pain in the ass to obtain and retain ...
The Builder Tools team at Amazon.com is looking for a top-notch Software Engineer to help create the ultimate distributed software and fleet management system.
( boring techie details )
This position requires the applicant selected to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligibility and access. A US Government administered polygraph examination will be required. Existing TS/SCI clearance is not required to start; however, the applicant selected will be subject to a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified national security information. Applicants with a current SSBI, SBPR, or PPR, may be eligible for crossover in accordance with ICPG 704.4.(emphasis mine)
WTF does somebody working on Amazon's internal cloud computing infrastructure need a TS/SCI clearance? Those are a major-league pain in the ass to obtain and retain ...