Cisco Solutions Engineer 

United States, Texas, Austin 

806483151

• Technical Strategy

Develop a deep understanding of Amazon’s current and future architecture. Co-create, Co-develop and Co-innovate with Amazon on strategic engineering initiatives to enhance the efficiency, safety, and scalability of the Campus infrastructure and associated subsidiaries. Lead with an automation | programmability first mentality and sophisticated technologies to drive operational excellence.

• Multi-functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely across the Amazon teams to understand business needs and translate them into engineering solutions. Build and expand on strong partnerships across Amazon (Engineering Leadership, Principal Architects, key decision makers) and Cisco (BU executives, Engineering key collaborators) to drive alignment and achieve common goals.

• Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize existing processes and methodologies. Offer solutions, not problems. Take calculative risks and learn from mistakes. Stay relevant, constantly evaluate and be a change agent!

• Lead by Example

If you are passionate about technology, innovation, and driving operational excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career by working in a role that will allow you to work on the exciting responsibilities listed below:

• Customer Focus: Proactively engage with Amazon’s internal partners to deeply understand their IT and networking needs, delivering solutions that exceed expectations and enhance operational efficiency.
• Ownership: Take full responsibility for the end-to-end lifecycle of network solutions, ensuring they meet Amazon’s high standards of performance and reliability.
• Invent and Simplify: Develop innovative solutions that simplify Amazon's complex IT infrastructure, streamlining processes, and reducing operational overhead while maintaining high levels of security and scalability.
• Are Right, A Lot: Utilize your technical expertise and judgment to make informed decisions on network design and architecture, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals to ensure the best outcomes for Amazon.
• Learn and Be Curious: Stay ahead of with the latest networking technologies and industry trends, continuously seeking out opportunities to enhance your knowledge and apply new insights to improve Amazon’s IT infrastructure.
• Bias for Action: Respond quickly to emerging issues or opportunities within Amazon’s infrastructure, driving swift and effective resolution to minimize downtime and ensure the continuous operation of critically important systems.
• Dive Deep: Analyze the root causes of complex networking issues, using data-driven insights to solve problems, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions that address the underlying challenges.
• Deliver Results: Consistently deliver high-quality network solutions that meet or exceed performance metrics, supplying to Amazon’s ability to maintain its position as a leader in technology and innovation.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering | Science or related field
• 5 or more years of engineering experience
• Solid technical background in one or more of the following areas of technology - Security, Enterprise Networking, Full Stack Observability, SDWAN

• Understanding of automation, programmability, and observability tools such as grafana, a plus
• Advanced degree, CCIE or equivalent industry certifications, AWS certifications a plus
• Validated ability to lead multi-functional teams, get results, and run complex engineering projects.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends and standard methodologies.

But “Digital Transformation” is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.)