Hyper-Scale Network Development Engineer

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Network Development Engineer to own and evolve critical AWS IP networks for public sector regions. Location options include Herndon, Arlington, or Seattle, with a TS/SCI clearance path available.

You’ll lead design, engineering, and operations while partnering with software teams to automate deployments. Ideal candidates have strong routing protocol expertise, Linux experience, and a proven track record delivering durable, scalable network

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience.
• 5+ years of major internet routing protocols experience.
• 3+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience.
• 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience.
• Experience in IP networking technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, SLB, and related architectures.
• Bachelor's degree in Networking, CS, CE, or related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• End to end ownership of IP networks (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation).
• Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper‑scale networks.
• Define and influence strategy within and outside the team.
• Lead project teams to deliver benefits to customers.
• Work with network engineers and software developers to automate deployment and operations.
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions; hire, mentor and coach engineers.
• Review and implement changes on the network.

Skills

Routing protocols

Linux/Unix

Automation scripting

Network design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Networking/CS/CE

Tools

Python

Bash

Shell

Perl

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Network Development Engineer to own and evolve critical AWS IP networks for public sector regions. Location options include Herndon, Arlington, or Seattle, with a TS/SCI clearance path available.

You’ll lead design, engineering, and operations while partnering with software teams to automate deployments. Ideal candidates have strong routing protocol expertise, Linux experience, and a proven track record delivering durable, scalable network