Technical Business Developer, Global Connectivity Infrastructure Delivery - Backbone Deployment
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Location: Denver, CO 80219
Description:
AWS Global Connectivity and Network Availability (GCNA) is the backbone that connects the global AWS network. It is dedicated to maintaining the internet traffic that allows users to access their information and applications regardless of where they are in the world. GCNA is also responsible for building and designing a complex backbone network that allows internet traffic to flow efficiently between Data Centers and customers. If you like to work with new technologies and optimize existing technology, and have experience participating in network/systems support for a large-scale enterprise or a service provider, we'd love for you to apply!
Your work will play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks.
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.
A day in the life
In this role, you will actively drive a commercial and technical vendor network strategy within the Americas, working with suppliers & technology partners, as well as the Amazon service teams, to meet customer's demands. By applying a unique blend of industry and technology experience, you will work closely with both outside partners and internal teams to find creative, cost effective, and often unusual, solutions to meet Amazon's ongoing growth and expansion needs worldwide.
We are looking for a highly motivated, commercially savvy Network Infrastructure Business Developer to help grow and scale one of the world's largest and most complex networks. We develop new and innovative ways to scale and expand our network, while delivering operational excellence to our stakeholders. This opportunity sits within our Backbone Network Development organization where the team is responsible for planning, developing and acquiring the network that drive Amazon's internal infrastructure as well as connecting Amazon to the rest of the world. The Backbone Network Developer will be a subject matter expert in the telecommunications marketplace, experienced with vendors, physical network infrastructure, optical technologies and backbone network engineering. This role requires collaboration, and synthesizing a technical vendor strategy across the AWS network topology. This individual would actively drive commercial and technical vendor network strategy within the Americas, working with suppliers, technology partners, as well as the AWS service teams to meet our customer's demands. By applying a unique blend of industry and technology experience, you will work closely with both external and internal teams to find creative, cost effective, and often unusual solutions to meet Amazon's ongoing growth and expansion needs worldwide.
About the team
This opportunity sits within our Backbone Network Development organization where the team is responsible for planning, developing and acquiring the network that drive Amazon's internal infrastructure and connect Amazon to the rest of the world. The Backbone Network Developer will be a subject matter expert in the telecommunications marketplace, experience managing vendors, physical network infrastructure, optical technologies and backbone network engineering. Working at AWS the GCNA Team - Meet Robert, VP: https://youtu.be/8v5i42FL02w
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
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 empower 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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's Degree in an IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5-years telecommunications industry experience in procurement and negotiations of network infrastructure assets and services.
- Ability to create complex financial models to understand business impacts of various network solutions is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working at a large network operator, OTT or Internet Service Provider.
- Quick and clear network strategy recognition in order to provide optimal results for the company.
- Ability to anticipate customer requirements and build strategic plans.
- Demonstrated understanding of global fiber and IP networks.
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with conduit construction and fiber placement in outside and inside plant environments.
- Experience interacting with senior executives and other management within your own company and externally; and working across commercial, technical, domestic, and international arms of an organization.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/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.
Your work will play a key role in driving the stability and sustainability of next-generation IP networks.
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.
A day in the life
In this role, you will actively drive a commercial and technical vendor network strategy within the Americas, working with suppliers & technology partners, as well as the Amazon service teams, to meet customer's demands. By applying a unique blend of industry and technology experience, you will work closely with both outside partners and internal teams to find creative, cost effective, and often unusual, solutions to meet Amazon's ongoing growth and expansion needs worldwide.
We are looking for a highly motivated, commercially savvy Network Infrastructure Business Developer to help grow and scale one of the world's largest and most complex networks. We develop new and innovative ways to scale and expand our network, while delivering operational excellence to our stakeholders. This opportunity sits within our Backbone Network Development organization where the team is responsible for planning, developing and acquiring the network that drive Amazon's internal infrastructure as well as connecting Amazon to the rest of the world. The Backbone Network Developer will be a subject matter expert in the telecommunications marketplace, experienced with vendors, physical network infrastructure, optical technologies and backbone network engineering. This role requires collaboration, and synthesizing a technical vendor strategy across the AWS network topology. This individual would actively drive commercial and technical vendor network strategy within the Americas, working with suppliers, technology partners, as well as the AWS service teams to meet our customer's demands. By applying a unique blend of industry and technology experience, you will work closely with both external and internal teams to find creative, cost effective, and often unusual solutions to meet Amazon's ongoing growth and expansion needs worldwide.
About the team
This opportunity sits within our Backbone Network Development organization where the team is responsible for planning, developing and acquiring the network that drive Amazon's internal infrastructure and connect Amazon to the rest of the world. The Backbone Network Developer will be a subject matter expert in the telecommunications marketplace, experience managing vendors, physical network infrastructure, optical technologies and backbone network engineering. Working at AWS the GCNA Team - Meet Robert, VP: https://youtu.be/8v5i42FL02w
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
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 empower 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.
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor's Degree in an IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Candidates should have a minimum of 5-years telecommunications industry experience in procurement and negotiations of network infrastructure assets and services.
- Ability to create complex financial models to understand business impacts of various network solutions is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working at a large network operator, OTT or Internet Service Provider.
- Quick and clear network strategy recognition in order to provide optimal results for the company.
- Ability to anticipate customer requirements and build strategic plans.
- Demonstrated understanding of global fiber and IP networks.
- In-depth knowledge of and experience with conduit construction and fiber placement in outside and inside plant environments.
- Experience interacting with senior executives and other management within your own company and externally; and working across commercial, technical, domestic, and international arms of an organization.
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.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $83,100/year in our lowest geographic market up to $177,800/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.