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

About the role

The Senior Network Development Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of critical Amazon Web Services IP networks for public sector regions. They will lead the design and evolution of highly available hyper-scale networks, define and influence strategy, and work closely with network engineers and software developers to automate network deployment and operations.

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
• Hire, mentor, and coach engineers
• Review and implement changes on the network

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

About the team

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their unique perspectives and talents to work. We believe that by embracing our differences, we can build a stronger, more innovative, and more resilient organization.

Basic Qualifications

• 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• 3+ 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.
• Network design, engineering, implementation, and/or operations experience.
• Experience leading solutioning, planning, engineering, growth, operations, and/or enhancement of industry leading IP network solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Networking, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, prioritize, and time manage effectively