Network Deployment Engineer, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (NIDD)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Network Deployment Engineer to build Amazon Dedicated Cloud regions as part of our Infrastructure Operations team. As dedicated cloud regions continue to expand and grow, Infrastructure Operations is seeking builders to scale network systems, allowing us to stay ahead of customer demand.

About the role

As a Network Deployment Engineer, you will work in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in developing innovative ways to automate and scale our network. Responsibilities include scaling support for multiple data center locations, day-to-day capacity management, and collaborating with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution.

The ideal candidate should be highly autonomous, detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and significant experience supporting large-scale, enterprise-class networks. Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills, combined with a proven documentation methodology, are required. The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is essential.

This position requires the candidate to be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

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, including migration, 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, including network device configuration and low-level application interaction.
• Deliver simple, sustainable, and repeatable solutions and processes.
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing systems and workflows.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Travel within the geographical work area is required, up to 40% travel outside the traditional work area may be required, possibly including international travel.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with networking fundamentals.
• Knowledge of cabling best practices.
• Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery.
• 1+ years of technical work experience, or a Bachelor's degree in an advanced technical program.
• High school or equivalent diploma, or CCNA or equivalent level networking certification.
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center engineering experience.
• Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals such as BGP, OSPF, and other routing and switching technologies.
• 2+ years of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment experience, including VFL, power meter, and OTDR.
• CCNA or equivalent level networking certification, or Bachelor's degree.
• 1+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.

About the team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to innovation. We work on challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and are looking for talented individuals 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 deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at Amazon Benefits.

Pay

USA, VA, Culpeper - $32.88 - $57.50 USD hourly.