Network Design Engineer I, Amazon Dedicated Cloud (NIDD)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re 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 we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll 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 you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Network Design Engineer to build Amazon Dedicated Cloud regions as part of our Infrastructure Operations team. As dedicated cloud regions continue to expand and grow, Infrastructure Operations is looking for builders to take on the challenge of scaling network systems allowing us to stay ahead of customer demand. As a Network Design Engineer, you will work in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network. The position's responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day to day assistance with capacity management. Engineers will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Technical Program Managers.

The ideal candidate should be highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers are required. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. In addition to providing top-tier management and support of Amazons vast network infrastructure, Design Engineers are expected to build or enhance tools, develop best practices, refine operational procedure and constantly think proactively.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities
• Clearly communicate project status and blockers to leadership and project management.

• Perform device build and cabling validation activities.

• Manage cabling vendor activities and performing quality assurance activities.

• Support Network Engineering deployment activities during scheduled change management windows and participate in the migration (possibly off business hrs), basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware

• Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system

• Troubleshoot networking, routing and inter connectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low-level application interaction. Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.

• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow and Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles

A day in the life
A day in the life of a Network Design Engineer on our team includes attending meetings, creating and executing change management activities in the data centre, deploying hardware, connecting cabling, troubleshooting links, updating tickets, working with peers from all across AWS to innovate and develop, and finding new ways to do it all better for our customers.

About the team
Why AWS
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