Amazon Senior Network Development Engineer - Wireless 

United States, Washington, Bellevue 

37891758

Export Control : This position requires that the candidate selected be a U.S. Citizen in order to comply with U.S. government-imposed requirements related to the nature of the work and/or where it will be performed.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-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-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 networkingPhysical and Other Requirements:
- Must be willing to support an off-hours operations escalation pager rotation.- 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.
-This position will require onsite work in Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, and Everett WA. This role also requires travel to support other Kuiper locations.
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, production, launch 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

- 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)

- 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)