Network Support Engineer, Leo Networking Software

Amazon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Australia Pty Ltd in Sydney is seeking a Network Operations Engineer to join the Leo Networking Software NOC. You will provide tier 1 support for software-defined network services across a global satellite network, handling incidents, monitoring performance, and supporting deployment of new network capabilities.

The role requires 4+ years of network engineering experience, knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and firewalls, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical support experience in large-scale networks.
• Experience with diagnosing network-impacting issues.
• Strong knowledge of internet fundamentals and cloud concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or equivalent networking/troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and escalate network-related incidents in a timely manner, diagnosing issues.
• Support deployment and onboarding of network capabilities across regions, monitoring and testing new infrastructure.
• Monitor and investigate network performance to ensure uptime and efficiency.
• Develop tools and best practices to improve network operations.
• Manage severity 2/3 tickets and participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network, software, and security engineers.

Skills

Network engineering

TCP/IP

DNS

Routing

Switching

Firewalls

LAN/WAN

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

Batch

VB

PowerShell

Java

C#

Chef

Perl

Ruby

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

Description

Amazon Leo is Amazon’s Low Earth Orbit satellite network. Our mission is to deliver fast, reliable internet connectivity to customers beyond the reach of existing networks. From individual households to schools, hospitals, businesses, and government agencies, Amazon Leo will serve people and organizations operating in locations without reliable connectivity.

The Network Operations Center (NOC) team within Leo Networking Software is responsible for tier 1 support for software defined network services at Amazon Leo. You'll join a growing team of network operations engineers supporting Amazon Leo's global satellite network. Our services operate at scale and support workloads critical to customer network performance and availability, so a passion and discipline around operational excellence is key.

This position may require access to information, technology, or hardware that is subject to export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Employment in this position is contingent upon obtaining any required export licenses or other approvals from the United States government. As such, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain any necessary export licenses or approvals based on their nationality, citizenship, and any other factors considered by the applicable export control regulations.

Key job responsibilities

• Respond to and escalating network-related incidents in a timely manner, diagnosing and troubleshooting network issues including connectivity problems, performance degradation, and security concerns.
• Support deployment and onboarding of network capabilities across geographic regions, assisting in the monitoring, testing, and reporting of new network infrastructure including satellites, gateway sites, and points of presence.
• Monitor and investigate network performance to ensure maximum efficiency and operational uptime for customers.
• Build and enhance tools, develop best practices, and refine operational procedures to measurably improve network operations.
• Manage severity 2 and 3 tickets while attending on-call rotations during business hours and weekends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including network, software, and security engineers.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of technical support experience
• Experience with network engineering for large-scale networks, including diagnosing network impacting issues
• Knowledge of internet fundamentals and cloud computing concepts
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent, or experience with networking and troubleshooting (TCP/IP, DNS, routing, switching, firewalls, LAN/WAN, traceroute, iperf, dig, cURL or related) at an advanced level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming/scripting (Batch, VB, PowerShell, Java, C#, Chef, Perl, Ruby and/or PHP), or experience in SQL Server/MySQL and experience with automation and any version control tools
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure, or experience driving collaborative projects from conception to delivery
• Experience with satellite-based telecommunication networking

Acknowledgement Of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

IDE Statement

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Company - Amazon Kuiper Australia Pty Ltd

Job ID: A10551987