Key job responsibilities

As an Optical Deployment Engineer working within AWS Infrastructure you will:
• Design of optical solutions, hands-on to support deployment and manage rollout of AWS global DWDM network;
• Drive optical scaling tasks including fiber quality reviews and generate cutsheets and configs to meet the demand of AWS customers;
• Define and configure management solution to support optical network remote monitoring and device visibility;
• Work closely with other AWS Networking teams (field tech and fiber teams) to ensure optical network is scaled in time to support business;
• Review and implement changes on optical systems using manual CLI config or automated process via script;
• Ensure that optical network deployment tasks adhere to the defined AWS network standards;
• Execute implementation tasks following operational excellence standards and propose improvements in AWS DWDM network quality and reliability;
• Design and implement scalable operational processes to sustain and expand our optical network infrastructure;
• Lead end-to-end product evaluation and drive strategic commercial tender processes, ensuring optimal vendor selection and cost efficiency
• Troubleshoot complex problems on optical networks and eventually propose innovative solutions to improve the deployment agility;
• Lead and execute operational excellence programs that measurably improve DWDM network quality and reliability, reducing service-impacting events and raising the bar on optical network performance;

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, strong project management and time management skills and has a successful track record of troubleshooting complex network problems and delivering innovative solutions. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. This is an amazing opportunity in terms of responsibility, interesting challenges and high visibility.

A day in the life

This role oversees deployment of Long Haul systems and all processes related to those deliverables. It includes the design of the projects, generation of all technical documents, updating internal tools, deployment of systems in the real network and handover for operations. Also the deployment team is responsible to participate in testing new solutions and define technical requirements. Automation is a very important topic in this team to improve the deployment process, reduce the manual activities and make interaction between internal tools.

About the team

Internet Edge provides high-performing Internet connectivity for a wide range of use cases, such as retail (amazon.com), 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.

The Long Haul Deployment team is responsible for the installation and commissioning of the DWDM systems for Optical Backbone. Our mission is to deliver unconstrained inter-regional transport at the lowest cost, with the most available product conceivable to AWS customers, making it invisible. The team vends capacity to internet backbone customers that provides low latency, high availability and supports features our customers expect.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 1+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience

- Bachelor's Degree in technology related field or equivalent experience to a Bachelor's degree;

- 4+ years' experience with major DWDM platforms;

- 4+ years' experience with optical planning, modelling tools and hands-on implementation;

- Experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks in Metro and Long Haul spaces;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and routing protocols;

- Knowledge of L2 switching and L3 routing topologies is strongly desirable;

- Ability to script/program in a language is a great differential;

- Team building and technical leadership experience to manage field technicians;

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Seattle - 136,000.00 - 184,000.00 USD annually