Sr. Manager, Networking, Operations Network Engineering
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Job description
What you'll own:
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A multi-team engineering organization spanning Core Network Engineering, Software Defined Network Infrastructure, Core Deployment, and Amazon Robotic Workcells
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A unified network architecture optimized for cost, performance, availability and scale
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Amazon's in-house network operating system built on commodity hardware, reducing vendor dependency and total cost of ownership
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Security modernization - migrating sites from on-premise hardware firewalls to AWS Network Firewalls, eliminating operational downtime risk and enabling horizontal scaling
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Hardware qualification and lifecycle - certifying next-generation switch platforms as replacements for end-of-support hardware
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Operational excellence for LAN infrastructure - configuration compliance, firmware management, and self-healing automation
Requirements
A leader of leaders who builds self-sustaining teams. Your teams are better for your presence but don't need you to be successful.
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Deep understanding of data center and campus network architecture - Layer 2/3 design, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, network security, and traffic engineering
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Experience managing 30+ engineers across multiple sub-teams, including remote and international teams
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Track record of driving large-scale network transformations - stack migrations, vendor diversification, or architecture consolidation
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Strong technical judgment to evaluate designs, challenge proposals, and make resource-vs-risk-vs-sustainability tradeoffs with future architecture in mind
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Ability to write effective narratives (PR/FAQ, six-pager) and present to VP-level leadership
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Experience with OP planning, roadmap development, and managing large program entitlements
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Bias for automation and operational excellence - you measure everything and you don't accept manual processes that should be automated, 10+ years of network, system, or software architecture experience
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5+ years of engineering team management experience
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent work experience
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Experience in one or more of the following areas: data center or network capacity planning, data center or network infrastructure program/project management, or related technical fields
Preferred Qualifications
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Master's degree or above in an advanced technical program
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- Experience with open networking or commodity switch platforms
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- Experience with network automation frameworks (Ansible, Python, CI/CD for network infrastructure)
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- Experience managing vendor relationships (Juniper, Cisco, Arista, or ODM/OEM partners)
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- Experience with AWS networking services (VPC, Transit Gateway, Network Firewall, Direct Connect)
Benefits & conditions
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
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Maternity and Parental Leave Options
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Paid Time Off (PTO)
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401(k) Plan, 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, TN, Nashville - 197,900.00 - 267,700.00 USD annually
USA, TX, Austin - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Bellevue - 208,300.00 - 281,800.00 USD annually