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Description

The AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our Network Operations team. Network Development Engineers partner with our broader Infrastructure organization on configurations standards and tools, and collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, and also deploy and sustain networking software tools.

If you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions. we’d like to meet you. Your work will play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks.

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Key job responsibilities

Network Development Engineers will:

• Be responsible for deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service, Kindle, Payments and multiple AWS services.

• Deploy, scale and automate our network across multiple global datacenters. This includes existing footprints and greenfield locations.

• Drive scaling of current network designs to meet the demand of our customers.

• Create simple, repetitive deployment processes that increase both velocity and quality.

• Work closely with our internal customers on designs/solutions; bringing those designs/solutions from concept to production.

• Create and update our network standards and ensure that the network is deployed to these standards.

• Create and implement changes on the network.

• Work closely with our automation teams in defining the tools that allow us to scale at higher volume.

A day in the life

• Support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.

• Manage customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.

• Sit at the 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience

• 4+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

• 1+ years of experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, Server Load Balancing, and core technologies such as IP, TCP, OSPF/IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, Server Load Balancers, Firewalls, ACLs, DNS, DHCP, IPAM, LDAP, NFS, etc.

• Experience with network automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.

• Experience with one or more of the following router, server load balancer, and firewall vendor platforms: Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, Arista, Brocade, Extreme, Citrix, F5, Fortinet, Palo Alto, etc.

• Detail oriented, excellent analytical skills, and a strong team player who works well with immediate and extended team, and consistently puts the team above oneself.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.