Network Infrastructure Engineer I, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (NIDD) (AWS)

Amazon; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Network Infrastructure Engineer to build and scale dedicated cloud regions within the Infrastructure Operations team. The role involves data center networking, capacity management, and collaboration with customers and vendors to drive projects forward.

The ideal candidate will validate cabling, coordinate change-management activities, and troubleshoot routing and interconnectivity issues. Up to 40% travel may be required, including international assignments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• IP networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF) knowledge.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate project status and blockers to leadership.
• Perform device build and cabling validation activities.
• Manage cabling vendor activities and QA.
• Support network deployments during change windows and migrations.
• Complete customer requests via Remedy ticketing system.
• Troubleshoot networking and inter-connectivity issues; deliver repeatable solutions.
• Travel up to 40% travel; domestic and possible international travel.

Skills

IP networking fundamentals (BGP, OSPF)

Troubleshooting networking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (CS/InfoSec or related)

Job description

Overview

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Network Infrastructure Engineer to build Amazon Dedicated Cloud regions as part of our Infrastructure Operations team. The role involves scaling support of several data center locations and day‑to‑day capacity management, working closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Clearly 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 and participate in migrations, including off‑business hours, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware.
• Complete customer requests via the Remedy trouble ticketing system.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and inter‑connectivity issues, delivering simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow, collaborating with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Travel within geographical work area is required; up to 40% travel outside traditional area may be required, possibly including international travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low‑voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.
• Current active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF, and other R&S technologies (preferred).
• General comprehension of the various components and sub‑components of data center infrastructure (preferred).

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. The team supports all AWS data centers and the hardware, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure scalable capacity at low cost. Team members collaborate across software, hardware, and networking, supply chain, security, and operations to deliver high standards.

Day in the Life

A typical day involves attending meetings, conducting change management activities, deploying hardware, connecting cabling, troubleshooting links, updating tickets, and collaborating with peers across AWS to innovate.

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.