Network Development Engineer, ADC Network Design, Engineering, and Solutions

Amazon Web Services Networking is searching for a hands-on Network Development Engineer to join our network team that owns critical Amazon Web Services IP networks for our public sector regions. The team drives design, engineering, implementation, operations, reliability, and sustainability of these next-generation networks and works on innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. Position location can be Herndon, VA, Arlington, VA, or Seattle, WA.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best engineers in the industry and help shape the direction of one of the largest and fastest growing cloud networks in the world. As a Network Development Engineer working in AWS Networking, you will have end-to-end ownership (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation) of our current and newly developing IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks, driving them from concept to launch, and beyond
• Define and influence strategy within and outside the team
• Lead project teams to deliver impactful benefits to our customers
• Work closely with our network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations
• Drive operational excellence projects to improve network performance and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex problems and develop innovative solutions
• Hiring, mentoring, and coaching engineers
• Review and implement changes on the network

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 a 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

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• Experience in IP networking technologies such as BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, TCP, SLB, network hardware platforms, and packet forwarding architectures in areas such as network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations
• Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
• Experience leading solutions, planning, engineering, growth, operations, and/or enhancement of industry-leading IP network solutions
• Ability to lead and deliver complex network projects and drive operational excellence
• Proficiency in developing network automation software
• Ability to drive and manage customer-impacting network events
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and option for Supplemental life plans)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is:

• USA, CO, Denver: $136,000 - $184,000 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington: $136,000 - $184,000 USD annually
• USA, VA, Herndon: $136,000 - $184,000 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle: $136,000 - $184,000 USD annually

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.