Senior Network Development Engineer – Wireless Networks, Kuiper Enterprise Engineering

DESCRIPTION

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

The Enterprise Technology team is seeking a Network Development Engineer with focused attention on wireless networks. To be successful in this role you’ll need technical breadth to contribute to the design, planning, delivery, and operation of Kuiper’s internal Network. We are currently expanding our Networking team and are looking for a proven technology leaders with experience in building from scratch, robust technical understanding and the drive and vision to take Kuiper Network to the next level. The successful candidate for this role will drive automation opportunities to reduce delivery cycle times and to improve quality without impacting network availability. In this role you’ll interface with cross-functional teams including operators, information security, third-party vendors, and multiple IT infrastructure teams. You’ll join a diverse team of systems engineers, software developers, network engineers, and warehouse management systems experts.

Key job responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

• As a Engineer specializing in Wi-Fi network design and implementation, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, deploying, and maintaining wireless networks
• Leveraging Wireless principles and deploying Wireless Access Points, you will be at the forefront of shaping the future of wireless connectivity
• This role combines expertise in networking, wireless technologies, and cloud management to deliver reliable, high-performance wireless connectivity
• Wireless Network Design: Design robust, high-performance wireless networks utilizing industry best practice methodologies to create high density and resilient network, specially large warehouses.
• Optimize AP placement and configuration to maximize coverage, capacity, and improved user experience
• Wireless Deployments: Lead the implementation of wireless networks migration between different vendors from conception to execution, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate wireless solutions into existing infrastructure
• Operational Support: Provide operational/escalation support for wireless networks, including monitoring network performance, analyzing network traffic, and implementing proactive measures to ensure network stability, availability and reliability
• Identify and resolve issues related to co-channel interference, frame error rate, spectrum efficiency, and network congestion
• Respond to and resolve network incidents and work with other IT teams to identify and address root causes of problems
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and performance metrics
• Generate regular reports to communicate project status, performance trends, and key insights to stakeholders
• Continuous Learning and Development: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in wireless networking

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.
• Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• The ability to sit in front of computer during scheduled work hours with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
• Travel to network sites and Amazon/customer offices as needed.

Export Control Requirements: Due to the need to access certain federal controlled information, you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

About the team

Kuiper Enterprise Technology provides the internal systems, networks, devices, and productivity services that power Project Kuiper. We strive to create an inclusive environment where people dedicated to Kuiper’s mission can deliver their best.

Note : this position will require onsite work in Bellevue, Redmond, and Everett WA. This is not a remote position.

A day in the life

As a Network Development Engineer for Kuiper, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and supporting the systems that Kuiper’s research, development, and design teams rely on to build out our product. You will coordinate with researchers and engineers to build and support the infrastructure they need. You will work with vendors to evaluate, purchase, deploy, and support mission-critical tools. You will customize and integrate third-party software to meet Amazon’s needs. You will improve existing infrastructure to ensure it continues to meet Amazon’s high bar for operational excellence

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• • 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Ansible experience
• • 8+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
• • 5+ years of working in a Linux/Unix environment experience
• • 5+ years of working with Cisco and/or Juniper network gear
• • 5+ year experience in Cisco wireless and related technology Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Catalyst Center (DNAC), Cisco Prime Infrastructure (CPI), Wireless Access Points (WAP), AyConnect wireless supplicant & Identity Services Engine (ISE)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Expert knowledge of all 802.11 (a,b,g,n,ac,ax), 802.1x (EAP/PEAP), TACACS+, IPSK, and radio frequency communication principals.
• • Expert knowledge with Site Survey tools – Hands on experience on Ekahau. Significant field experience working with Cisco wireless solutions such as Catalyst 9800 IOS-XE, 55XX / 85XX AIR-OS Controllers, and Cisco 91XX,38XX series APs.
• • Expert knowledge with Cisco ISE for authentication and Guest Access of a Cisco Wireless Network Experience working with Cisco Wireless management solutions such as DNA Center and Prime Infrastructure.
• • Solid understanding of Cisco wired networks, routers, switches, firewalls and experience working with Catalyst switches such as Catalyst 94XX, 93XX, 3850, 45XX.
• Proven ability with wireless optimizations, including AP placement, achieving ideal signal levels, optimized roaming (802.11r), spectrum selection, channel tuning, cell optimization, QoS, and more
• Strong leadership and project management abilities
• Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• License/Certification: CWNA/CCNP Wireless/CCIE Wireless
• Expert level knowledge of network administration, routing/switching and engineering in mission critical environments servicing large server deployments
• Cisco wireless and related technology Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC), Wireless Access Points (WAP), AnyConnect wireless supplicant & Identity Services Engine (ISE)

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $143,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $247,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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