Network Development Engineer, Enterprise Networking, GCNA

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Network Development Engineer for the Enterprise Networking team in Seattle. This position focuses on automating and scaling next-generation network architectures, ensuring reliability and performance across the AWS network. Join a talented team that values diverse experiences and promotes innovation in a highly collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years professional experience in large scale networking environments.
• 1+ years experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python.
• Familiarity with internet routing protocols like TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality network operations, deployments, and scaling.
• Create and implement changes on the network.
• Lead network projects related to deployment and optimization.

Skills

Networking

Unix systems engineering

Automation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos

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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?

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 Enterprise Network provides mission-critical global connectivity for internal services and business applications, datacenter infrastructure equipment, and 1,000,000+ internal users. In this role you will look for innovative and creative ways to automate and scale our next-generation network architectures.

We are seeking an experienced Network Development Engineer to join a highly skilled team that designs and automates the and growth of next generation networking products deployed to AWS Datacenters globally.

Key job responsibilities

Network Development Engineers perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best practices application, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation.

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.

Lead network projects in the areas of network sustaining engineering, network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization.

Sustain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks for significant AWS customers by providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact, and resolve large-scale networking events.

Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low level application interaction, Unix systems, and new age networking software tools.

Drive and support innovation from Top of Rack to the Network Border and everything in between.

Partner with our broader Network/Infrastructure organization in the areas of network engineering, configurations standards, and tools.

Work closely with our Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, as well as assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.

Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies.

Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.

Collaborate with highest tier escalation engineers/resolvers.

Create and review documentation and process regarding network. implementation/deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc.

A day in the life

Engineers in the Backbone, Enterprise, and Regional Engineering (BERE) organization have a wide range

of responsibilities: we work with internal partners to develop and implement the next gen platforms

along with the tooling ecosystems to support with these platforms driving efficiency and scalability

through the automation of builds, configuration deployment, and the scaling of capacity. As our

network is one of the largest in the world, there is no blue print at our scale allowing our engineers to

develop solutions to the complex challenges that we face daily. We encourage durable solutions that

look around corners while taking into consideration our customer needs from a cost, performance, and

reliability perspective. Our team develops tooling that provides the required visibility and control of

traffic across the network, while prioritizing the automatic mitigation of events to minimize the impact

to our customers during events.

• Work in a 24x7 team on call rotation, with ability to drive into workplace for critical events/needs.
• 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 Backbone, Enterprise, and Regional Engineering (BERE) 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.

BERE 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.

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

EEO/Accommodations

AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology related field
• 4+ years professional experience working in large scale networking environments with internet routing protocols, concepts: TCP/IP, BGP, and/or OSPF and with network operating such as Cisco IOS and Junos.
• 4+ years experience developing engineering, deployment, or operations mechanisms to support IP network and/or networking systems.
• 1+ years of experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with one or more of the following routers, server load balancer, and firewall vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, Arista, Brocade, Extreme, Citrix, F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.
  
  

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.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $127,400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.


Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A2942080

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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