Network Development Engineer, Border Fabric

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Network Development Engineer to join the Backbone Enterprise, and Regional Engineering team.

You will deploy and scale network infrastructure across global datacenters, collaborating with Systems and Software Engineers to move designs to production and to define scalable automation tools. The role requires strong IP networking knowledge, routing protocols (BGP/OSPF), and experience with Cisco IOS, Junos, and Linux/Unix.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and strong IP networking fundamentals.
• Experience with BGP/OSPF routing and network troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Cisco IOS, Junos and Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy network infrastructure across AWS services and datacenters.
• Scale and automate network deployment across global footprints.
• Drive design validation and enforce network standards.
• Collaborate with internal customers to turn designs into production.
• Define tools with automation teams to enable higher scale.
• Manage changes to network configurations and deployments.
• Support off-hours operations and problem resolution when needed.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals

BGP

OSPF

Cisco IOS

Junos

Linux/Unix

Network troubleshooting

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions? Would you like to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks?

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

The AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our Backbone Enterprise, and Regional Engineering (BERE) team. Network Development Engineers partner with our broader Infrastructure organization on configurations standards and tools, and collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, and also deploy and sustain networking software tools.

AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) is the backbone that connects the global AWS network. Focused on controlling the internet traffic that allows users to access their information and applications regardless of where they are in the world. GCNA is responsible for building and designing a complex backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between data centers and customers.

Key job responsibilities

• Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service, Kindle, Payments and multiple AWS services.
• Deploy, scale and automate our network across multiple global datacenters. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.
• Drive scaling of current network designs to meet the demand of our customers.
• Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.
• Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.
• Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at higher volume.

A day in the life

• Support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.
• Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Sit at the computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
• Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

About The Team

Within AWS Networking, the Border organization is responsible for the design, implementation, and operations of a wide array of networking infrastructure that provide global connectivity between all AWS Regions and edge locations. The border team provides the massive scale required to support our AWS customers and internal services, via a network that grows by 70% annually. In addition, they have teams that are responsible for the design and operation of our global corporate office and data center network, allowing tens of thousands of Amazonians to perform their daily tasks in support of our customers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
• Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
• Experience in major internet routing protocols, specifically BGP and OSPF
• Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos
• Experience working in a Linux/Unix environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies
• Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
• Experience with Unix and scripting in Perl, shell, C or C++
• Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work towards resolution
• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, Server Load Balancing, and Network Security architecture and core technologies such as IP, TCP, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, Server Load Balancers, Firewalls, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, LDAP, NFS, etc.

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

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 114,100.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually

Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A10474512