Senior Network Engineer, Core AWS Infra (On-Call)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced Network/Systems Engineer to maintain and evolve AWS core networking. You will work on next‑generation IP networks, operate 24x7, and partner with automation teams to scale tooling.

Responsibilities include sustaining engineering, deploying designs, diagnosing large‑scale events, and documenting procedures while collaborating with the broader Network/Infrastructure org.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocol experience.
• 4+ years of experience working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• 1+ year of automation scripting experience using Python, Bash, Shell, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Perform high‑quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, technology refresh, sustaining engineering, best‑practice application, optimization, internal/external customer interactions, and produce appropriate technical documentation.
• Work closely with automation teams in defining tools that scale to higher volumes.
• Lead network projects in network sustaining engineering, deployment/implementation, scaling, technology refresh, and optimization.
• Maintain and support AWS’ next‑generation networks for major customers by diagnosing, mitigating impact, and resolving large‑scale networking events.
• Operate and troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configuration issues; including low‑level application interaction, Unix systems, and new‑age networking software tools.
• Partner with the broader Network/Infrastructure organization on network engineering, configuration standards, and tools.
• Ensure fast, smooth roll‑out of new designs and products, and assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools.
• Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure compliance with standards and policies.
• Deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Create and review documentation and processes regarding network implementation, deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, and knowledge‑transfer material.

Skills

Linux/Unix

Routing protocols

Automation scripting

Tools

Python

Bash

Shell

Perl

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA seeks an experienced Network/Systems Engineer to maintain and evolve AWS core networking. You will work on next‑generation IP networks, operate 24x7, and partner with automation teams to scale tooling.

Responsibilities include sustaining engineering, deploying designs, diagnosing large‑scale events, and documenting procedures while collaborating with the broader Network/Infrastructure org.