Network Development Engineer , GCNA - Internet Edge Engineering

Do you like to use network and Unix systems engineering to deliver simple sustainable and repeatable solutions Would you like your work to play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were the people who keep the cloud running. 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. We work on the most challenging problems with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
The AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) Organization is looking for a Network Development Engineer to join our EDGE 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.

AWS GCNA (Global Connectivity and Network Availability) is the backbone that connects the global
AWS network. Focused on controlling the internet traffic that allows users to access their information
and applications regardless of where they are in the world. GCNA is responsible for building and
designing a complex backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between data
centers and customers.


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
Engineers in the Internet Edge organization have a wide range of responsibilities: we evolve routing policy implement traffic engineering solutions grow our peering footprint secure the front door from bad actors on the Internet and architect the hardware platforms and network design to support any Amazon product that needs to reach end-users worldwide. Our infrastructure moves terabits of traffic to and from the Internet at any given moment and represents one of the largest edge surface areas in the world requiring complex solutions to ensure that capacity always stays ahead of demand. To accomplish that our engineers develop automation write software and work with a wide range of partner teams to continually improve and automate our Internet connectivity in areas such as capacity delivery configuration deployment impairment detection and traffic optimization. Internet Edge engineers make decisions on both a day-to-day and long-term strategic basis which carry a large amount of responsibility and impact across all of Amazons products.
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.


About the team
Internet Edge provides high-performing Internet connectivity for a wide range of use cases such as retail () video streaming (Prime Video) content delivery (CloudFront) DNS (Route53) AWS services (such as EC2/S3) consumer devices (such as FireTV/Kindle/Echo) and more.

Within AWS Networking the Internet Edge organization is responsible for connecting Amazon to the global Internet. With connections to thousands of unique external networks in hundreds of locations across the world our mission is to deliver an Internet connectivity experience that sets the global standard for performance availability security and cost making Amazon the clear choice for our customers needs.

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AWS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. 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; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please Bachelors degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in a largescale network environment
- 1 years experience in a network focused hands-on technical role working with IP routing protocols/technologies and platforms in large scale data center and/or WAN network environments.
- 1 years Unix/Linux command line experience

- Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking IP routing Server Load Balancing and Network Security architecture and core technologies such as IP TCP OSPF/IS-IS BGP MPLS Server Load Balancers Firewalls ACLs DNS DHCP IPAM LDAP NFS etc.
- Knowledge of network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills; specifically network performance analysis
- Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem and work toward resolution

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $102700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185000/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.