Network Deployment Engineer I, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (AWS)

Amazon; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 166,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to build Amazon Dedicated Cloud regions and scale network systems across data centers in Culpeper, VA. You will collaborate with internal customers and external vendors under Technical Program Managers to support day-to-day operations.

The role emphasizes cabling validation, device builds, and proactive problem solving within a complex data center environment, with travel up to 40% including international trips.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment experience (VFL, power meter, OTDR).
• Experience with networking fundamentals and data center infrastructure components.
• US government security clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project status and blockers to leadership and project management.
• Perform device build and cabling validation activities.
• Manage cabling vendor activities and perform quality assurance.
• Support deployment activities during change windows; assist in migration and rollout of hardware.
• Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system.

Skills

Networking fundamentals

Cable testing

Troubleshooting

Vendor coordination

Tools

Remedy

Job description

Network Deployment Engineer I, Amazon Dedicated Cloud

Job ID: 10384325 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) seeks a Network Infrastructure Engineer to build Amazon Dedicated Cloud regions. Engineers will scale network systems across data center locations, manage capacity, and support day‑to‑day operations. The role requires collaboration with internal customers and external vendors, as directed by Technical Program Managers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Communicate project status and blockers to leadership and project management.
• Perform device build and cabling validation activities.
• Manage cabling vendor activities and perform quality assurance.
• Support Network Engineering deployment activities during scheduled change management windows; assist in migration, configuration, and rollout of up‑to‑date hardware.
• Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system.
• Diagnose networking, routing, and inter‑connectivity issues, including network device configuration and low‑level application interaction.
• Deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes.
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow; collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Travel within the geographic work area; up to 40% travel, possibly including international travel.

A Day in the Life

The engineer attends meetings, coordinates change management activities in the data center, deploys hardware, connects cabling, troubleshoots links, updates tickets, and works with peers across AWS to innovate and improve.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment experience (VFL, power meter, OTDR).
• Experience with networking fundamentals.
• US government security clearance of TOP SECRET or higher, or 3+ years of security, compliance, and risk management experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• General comprehension of data center infrastructure components.
• 3+ years of mid‑level and/or enterprise experience as a technician or engineer, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF, other routing and switching technologies).
• 2+ years of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment experience.
• CCNA or equivalent level networking certification.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: 96,000.00 - 166,300.00 USD annually (USA, VA, Culpeper).

Benefits: Comprehensive coverage including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), basic life & AD&D insurance, additional life plans, EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Amazon also offers sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Further details can be found at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.