Network Development Engineer, Perimeter Protection (Anti-DDoS)

Job ID: 2621181 | Amazon Data Services Ireland Limited - A65 AWS Shield is looking to hire best-in-class Network Development Engineers to join our Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Response Team. In this critical role, you'll safeguard the security and stability of our global network while driving automation and innovation in our operations. We're looking for highly motivated problem-solvers with a proven track record of technical leadership, success in autonomously and/or collaboratively driving complex issues to resolution, and an “automation first” mindset. The candidate can also demonstrate in-depth knowledge of network engineering and security, and be able to clearly communicate design best practices to customers to help them scale under load. They will have regularly demonstrated operational excellence in supporting a large-scale service provider or enterprise environment, including event management. As a technical leader, the candidate will manage complex stakeholder relationships, both technical and leadership. A love for working with new technologies and pushing the envelope on existing technology is essential! This is an excellent opportunity to join Amazon’s world class technical teams, working with some of the best and brightest engineers, while developing your skills and furthering your career within one of the most innovative and progressive technology companies anywhere. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you would like to request an accommodation for the interview or onboarding process, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting Mentorship and Career growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Key job responsibilities Network Development Engineers perform high quality network and/or systems operations, deployments, scaling, and optimization, while maintaining application best practices and interacting with both internal and external customers. * Work with Amazon customers and service teams to diagnose and respond to ongoing events * Partner with Amazon organizations to proactively assess their DDoS resilience and drive improvements * Identify and drive automation of repeatable tasks through the creation and/or evolution of scripts and tools * Drive improvements in our automated detection and mitigation systems from operational learnings * Develop quality metrics that surface recurring issues or inefficiencies, then drive them to resolution * Develop documentation and processes for recurring issues, operating procedures, or knowledge transfer * Advise leadership about new trends and/or ways to improve our DDoS resiliency * Effectively contribute towards hiring and developing others in the team * Participate in the team’s on-call rotation We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: Dublin, D, IRL

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

4+ years of major internet routing protocols experience 1+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in a large–scale network environment. 4+ years of experience developing engineering, deployment, or operations mechanisms to support IP network and/or networking systems. 4+ years of experience in a technical on-call capacity, responding to customer impacting events, mitigating and root cause analysis of those events.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough understanding of TCP/IP networking, IP routing, Server Load Balancing, Network Security architecture, and core technologies such as IP, TCP, BGP, Firewalls, ACLs, and DNS Knowledge of network hardware and packet forwarding architectures. Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments. Software development/programming. Must be comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment. Ability to work in and keep up with a fast-moving environment via effective prioritization and time management. A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience in a large – scale network environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489). Posted: April 12, 2024 (Updated about 5 hours ago) Posted: February 29, 2024 (Updated about 6 hours ago) Posted: November 16, 2023 (Updated about 8 hours ago) Posted: February 19, 2024 (Updated about 10 hours ago) Posted: April 4, 2024 (Updated about 11 hours ago) 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr