Key job responsibilities
Lead the Terrestrial Networking (TNT) team that designs, builds, and operates the ground-infrastructure network connecting Ground Gateway (GGW) and Telemetry, Tracking & Command (TT&C) sites, including connectivity into Amazon Web Services (AWS).
1. Hire, develop, and retain Network Development and Systems Development Engineers; set goals, give feedback, and own team planning and roadmap execution across Operating Plan (OP1/OP2) cycles, including sustainable on-call health.
2. Drive ground-site network design and buildout (routing, switching, redundancy, and encryption such as Media Access Control Security and Internet Protocol Security).
3. Own AWS Direct Connect (DX) and backbone integration — Direct Connect Gateways, Virtual Interfaces, Internet Protocol Address Management, and Autonomous System Number / Border Gateway Protocol routing — plus region expansion and new-site turn-up through automation.
4. Review and approve network designs, change plans, and capacity decisions.
5. Own availability, performance, and security of the terrestrial network; define Service Level Objectives, lead high-severity incident response, and drive Correction of Error follow-ups.
6. Partner with ground infrastructure, control-plane, security, and AWS networking teams; represent TNT in design and Operational Readiness Reviews and leadership reporting.
7. Manage vendor, hardware, and capacity planning with supply and site-deployment teams.
4+ years of managing teams experience
5+ years of engineering experience
8+ years of technology role experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Experience in managing teams
Experience in engineering
Experience in a technology role
Experience with network operations either as a manager or individual contributor
Knowledge of networking
Experience contributing to the definition and implementation of automation opportunities within an operations environment
Experience representing your team or technical area to senior management
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Sunnyvale - 201,300.00 - 272,400.00 USD annually
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