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Network Development Engineer, Traffic Topology EngineeringDESCRIPTIONThe AWS Networking is looking for best-in-class Network Development Engineers (NDE) to join our team to help deploy, scale and automate one of the world's largest and complex networks. With Amazon, our goal is to become "The Infrastructure Platform" to the world. Our customers demand the highest quality and reliability. We are expanding at a tremendous rate; it is our responsibility to maintain quality and reliability while developing innovative ways to automate the scaling of our network.Responsibilities:As a Network Development Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will:Be responsible for automation of deploying network infrastructure across all of our network fabrics that supports the Amazon Retail Service, Kindle, Payments and multiple AWS.Deploy, scale and automate our network across multiple global data centers and Transit centers, including 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.Automate workflow and execution of deployments on a global scale.Work closely with our automation teams in transitioning and defining new tools that allow us to scale at unprecedented volume.Our ideal candidate has a proven record of building automated solutions, is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills, and also has a successful track record of designing simple, scalable solutions, troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment is essential.AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSA Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience is mandatory.Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols as well as network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills (Troubleshooting traffic engineering using BGP and large scale network design and maintenance is critical).In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically BGP (confederations and complex route reflector topologies), OSPF, MPLS, RSVP and ISIS.An understanding of both network hardware and packet forwarding architecture.Experience managing large projects to completion is a must, either as project manager or lead. NDEs are expected to self-manage several projects at a time, providing regular status updates and identifying and pushing through obstacles. Experience scripting with and/or Perl.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with mission critical multicast systems is highly desired. Candidates should have 5+ years industry experience in a similar environment.Experience troubleshooting switching and routing hardware. Experience working with customers to diagnose a problem, and work toward resolution.Strong skills and the ability to script in Perl, shell, C or C++ is desirable.Strong logical thinking skills, with the ability to adapt as new information becomes available.Past experience with, and expertise in many of the following protocols & technologies: DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP, IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr