Network Development Engineer, US ADC Network Engineering

Amazon Data Services, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. seeks a Network Development Engineer to help implement and scale next-generation IP networks for the U.S. Intelligence Community. You will own deployments from edge to core, partner with Infrastructure and Software teams, and drive optimization of networking tooling and processes.

Qualifications include strong IP networking, BGP/OSPF expertise, Linux/Unix experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or Network+ or Security+.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks supporting the U.S. Intelligence Community.
• Own networking deployments from deployment to optimization, and transform networking projects.
• Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of designs and products.
• Deploy and sustain networking software tools and configurations.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals

BGP

OSPF

Linux/Unix

Junos

Cisco IOS

Education

Bachelor's degree

CND (Certified Network Defender)

GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials)

Network+

Security+

Tools

Cisco IOS

Junos

Job description

Do you like helping U.S. Intelligence Community agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Would you like to do this using the latest cloud computing technologies?

As part of the Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Network Operations, you'll play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks that support the U.S. Intelligence Community. From the top of rack to the network core and everything in between, you'll work with best-in-class Network Engineers to deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes and drive complex issues to resolution. Using your experience with network and Unix systems engineering, you'll be able to fully own and transform networking projects relating to deployment, implementation, scaling, and/or optimization.

As Network Development Engineer, you'll 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.

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to support an off‑hours operations escalation pager rotation.
• Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• The ability to sit in front of 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.

The candidate selected must obtain and maintain a security clearance at the TS/SCI with polygraph level. Upon start, the selected candidate will be sponsored for a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work.

About the team

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.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

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.

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 conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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.

Mentorship and 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.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or Network+ or Security+
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
• 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, MPL