Job Description
Job Title: Optical Project Lead Amazon is looking to hire an Optical Project Lead, with a background in Long-Haul and Metro Optical deployments, to join our growing Infrastructure Delivery team responsible for Edge & PoP (Point of Presence) locations. Travel is an integral part of this role, with the right candidate having ownership of projects within the EMEA region, including the Middle East and Africa. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of projects from receiving the demand from internal customers to implementing the deployment. Create detailed deployment documentation and hand over to our Operations team. Engage external vendors to work within our space and configure devices both locally and remotely. Deploy devices to the highest standards to support our customer needs. Document new processes and products as needed. Design and negotiate unique Inside Plant Fiber solutions with external vendors. Work with remote Network Engineers to turn-up sensitive Optical Transmission Equipment. Minimum Requirements: 3-5 years' experience in deployment of Optical Long-Haul and Metro devices, with strong understanding of Fiber Optic Transmission Technologies. 3-5 years' experience in TCP/IP, networking concepts, and troubleshooting network devices, cabling, and connectivity issues. Experienced in coordination of internal and external resources, with ability to lead migrations, device configurations, and rollout of new/upgraded hardware. Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies and experience with cabling best practices and test equipment. Ability to manage work and priorities through ticketing/workflow systems, with requirement to travel up to 70% and perform physical tasks up to 40lbs. Relevant education (AS/BS) or 3-5+ years mid-level/enterprise experience as technician/engineer, with certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or JNCIA. Experience in installing/designing Inside Plant Fiber solutions and testing Outside Plant Fiber networks. Strong understanding of Command Line Protocols, Networking Protocols, and experience in large-scale data-center network implementations and virtualized enterprise networking. Excellent judgement, analytical skills, and ability to prioritize tasks, with experience in IT best practice frameworks like ITIL, LEAN, AGILE, and Operational Excellence. About the Team: Amazon offers a fast-paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Please apply with your CV / LinkedIn Profile. #J-18808-Ljbffr