Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive cloud platform that operates global infrastructure and dedicated cloud networking services for government customers. The Network Development Engineer will plan and deliver optical network scaling and build projects, develop automation for network deployments, troubleshoot large-scale networking events, and support secure, highly available infrastructure. The role also includes cross-functional collaboration, standards compliance, documentation, and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Responsibilities
- Maintain Amazon Web Services’ next generation networks for significant AWS customers by providing critical network support to diagnose, mitigate impact, and resolve large-scale networking events
- Troubleshoot network routing, interconnectivity, platforms, performance, and configurations issues; including necessary low level application interaction, Unix systems, and new age networking software tools
- Lead network projects in the areas of network optical engineering, optical network deployment/implementation, network scaling, technology refresh, best practices application, and/or network optimization
- Partner with our broader Network/Infrastructure organization in the areas of optical network engineering, configurations standards, and tools
- Work closely with our Network/Systems/Software Engineering teams to ensure fast, smooth roll-out of new designs and products, as well as assist with deployment and sustaining of networking software tools
- Maintain standards across the networking toolset and ensure that we are fully compliant to those standards and policies
- Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes
- Collaborate with highest tier escalation engineers/resolvers
- Create and review documentation and process regarding network implementation/deployments, recurring issues, new standard operating procedures, knowledge transfer material, etc
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, or CND (Certified Network Defender) or GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials) or Network+ or Security+
- Knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols
- Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting
- 1+ years of experience working with optical protocols and technologies
- 1+ years of hands-on experience on optical system and network design
- Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies
- Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures
- Possess knowledge of and experience with networking and systems technologies, including network hardware, packet forwarding architectures, TCP/IP networking, IP routing, server load balancing, and network security architecture
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
Benefits
- Sign-on payments
- Restricted stock units (RSUs)
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and an 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
- Parental leave
- Flexibility as part of the working culture
- Ongoing events and learning experiences
- Knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources
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