Amazon - Washington, DC

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Washington, DC
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About the position

As a Network Development Engineer within the Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) Network Operations, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the stability and sustainability of advanced IP networks that cater to the U.S. Intelligence Community. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks, from the top of rack to the network core, collaborating with elite Network Engineers to deliver efficient, sustainable, and repeatable solutions. You will leverage your expertise in network and Unix systems engineering to take full ownership of networking projects, focusing on deployment, implementation, scaling, and optimization. In this role, you will work closely with the broader Infrastructure organization to establish configuration standards and tools, while also collaborating with Systems and Software Engineers to ensure the rapid and smooth rollout of new designs and products. Your contributions will also include deploying and maintaining networking software tools, which are essential for the operational success of our systems. The team operates in a classified environment, supporting 24/7 systems, which necessitates periodic on-call duties. You will be expected to drive into the workplace for critical events or needs, ensuring that our operations run smoothly. We prioritize work-life balance and strive to create an environment that allows you to manage your professional and personal commitments effectively. Mentorship and career growth are integral to our team culture. We are committed to supporting new team members through knowledge sharing and mentorship, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We aim to assign projects that not only challenge you but also help you develop into a well-rounded engineer capable of tackling more complex tasks in the future. This position requires a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance and polygraph. You will be part of a diverse team that includes software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers, all working together to maintain the highest standards of safety and security while delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks for the U.S. Intelligence Community.
  • Collaborate with Network Engineers to deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
  • Own and transform networking projects related to deployment, implementation, scaling, and optimization.
  • Partner with the Infrastructure organization on configuration standards and tools.
  • Collaborate with Systems and Software Engineers for the rollout of new designs and products.
  • Deploy and sustain networking software tools.
  • Support 24/7 systems in a classified environment, including periodic on-call duties.
  • Travel to data center/network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience with major Internet routing protocols.
  • Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in a large-scale network environment.
  • 3+ years of hands-on technical experience with IP routing protocols/technologies in large scale data center and/or WAN environments.
  • 3+ years of experience in a technical on-call capacity, responding to customer impacting events.
  • 2+ years of Unix/Linux command line experience.
  • Experience with Internet routing protocols and concepts: TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, ISIS, and/or OSPF.
  • Experience with network operating systems such as Cisco IOS and Junos.
  • Experience in automation via Bash/shell scripting and Perl/Python programming.

Nice-to-haves

  • Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, Server Load Balancing, and Network Security architecture.
  • Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience working with customers to diagnose problems and work toward resolution.
  • Strong desire to build, multitask, and demonstrate ownership and urgency.
  • Strong Unix/Linux skills and ability to script in Perl, Python, shell, C or C+.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps environments.
  • Knowledge of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and Operational Excellence concepts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits package.
  • Equity and sign-on payments as part of total compensation package.
  • Flexible working culture that promotes work-life harmony.
  • Mentorship and career advancement resources.
  • Employee-led affinity groups fostering a culture of inclusion.
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