Network Development Manager, Direct ConnectJob ID: 2660460 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited
The AWS Direct Connect team delivers solutions that make it easy for customers to establish a dedicated network connection from their premises to the AWS cloud. These connections help to reduce network costs, increase bandwidth throughput, and provide a more consistent network experience than Internet-based connections. AWS Direct Connect is currently available in more than 130 locations, which span nearly 70 cities in 30 different countries.
As a Network Development Manager for the AWS Direct Connect team, you will be responsible for managing AWS Direct Connect network infrastructure globally. Your job is to lead a team of 6+ highly skilled Network Development Engineers and deliver solutions that are always available, never constrain customers, and provide low and consistent latency. You will leverage your skills in strategy, network operations, design and planning, project management, recruiting and team development to build a high performing team that delivers an exceptional customer experience. You are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of AWS Direct Connect network infrastructure.
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 designing simple, scalable solutions and troubleshooting complex network problems, and delivering innovative solutions and complex projects on time. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. We are looking for someone who is ready to roll-up their sleeves and get going quickly. They should also stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies and industry best practices. This position will be Hybrid, candidate will be expected to attend their assigned office a minimum of three days per week.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. 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.
Key job responsibilitiesOperational Excellence: As a manager within the Networking team you will be expected to drive operational excellence in everything we do. This includes creating sane processes and procedures to improve efficiency in our day-to-day tasks and projects.Operational Measurement and Optimization: As a Network Engineering manager you will be expected to drive quality into the metrics we report and to create mechanisms to assist us in focusing on the areas that give us the best ROI. This includes measurement of the Internet operational performance, availability, network capacity, trends, etc.Technical Leadership: As a manager of a highly technical team, which has responsibility for performance and operational availability of the Enterprise Network, you will be expected to have a deep knowledge of your area.Goal Setting and Delivery: You will directly own defining or refining and delivering strategic goals for your team.Performance Management/Team Health: You will own all facets of performance and career management for the team.Recruiting and Hiring: You will hire quality personnel who not only fit the needs of the current organization but also will allow the team to scale with platform and service growth.Automation: You will be heavily involved in developing automation, as well as setting our automation teams' roadmap.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 6+ years in a technology role and 4+ years in a management role.
- Experience with large scale Enterprise networking, background in building, scaling and operating large-scale backbone networks.
- Experience contributing to the creation and implementation of high quality, high volume recruiting plans.
- Experience representing your team/technical area to senior management.
- Experience in building and managing a team of strong technical people and prior ownership of the operation of a mission-critical team is crucial to success.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- B.S. in Computer Science or four years' equivalent experience in a large-scale enterprise environment is required with experience in either a Planning or Network Engineering role highly recommended.
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