Cloud Networking Engineer – Direct Connect & Automation

Amazon Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Network Engineer to drive deployment, scaling and automation of AWS Direct Connect. You will help maintain one of the world's largest networks and enable reliable connectivity for AWS customers.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in internet routing protocols and Linux/Unix, plus scripting experience in Python or Bash to automate tasks; you will work in a 24x7 on-call team and travel to data centers as needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Preferred: 4+ years of automation scripting with Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Hands-on experience with networking gear such as load balancers, switches, routers.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain our next generation networks.
• Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Work with Network Engineering & Deployment teams to ensure operational readiness for new deployments.
• Drive standards across the network and ensure compliance with policies.
• Create and review documentation and processes for recurring issues and knowledge transfer.
• Troubleshoot interconnectivity issues and device configurations.
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repeatable tasks.

Skills

Network engineering

Linux/Unix

Automation scripting

IP networking fundamentals

Load balancers & devices

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Seattle, WA is seeking a Network Engineer to drive deployment, scaling and automation of AWS Direct Connect. You will help maintain one of the world's largest networks and enable reliable connectivity for AWS customers.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in internet routing protocols and Linux/Unix, plus scripting experience in Python or Bash to automate tasks; you will work in a 24x7 on-call team and travel to data centers as needed.