Sr. Network Development Engineer, ADC Network Design, Engineering, and Solutions
About the Role
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. Amazon Web Services Networking is searching for a hands-on Senior 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.
Responsibilities
- Have end to end ownership (design, engineering, implementation, operations escalation) of our current and newly developing IP networks
- 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
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
- 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
- Must be a U.S. citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI with a polygraph
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
Pay
Base salary range: $159,100.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually (USA, VA, Herndon). Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Parental leave