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DESCRIPTION
The Network Operations team is responsible for maintaining the health of Amazon’s Retail and Web Services network. This team plays a critical role in network scaling and responding to operational changes in the network, determining root cause, and working with internal teams and external vendors/ISPs with the goal of returning to a fully operational state. Additionally, the Network Operations team is responsible for performing changes to maintain the reliability of the network as it scales.
Key job responsibilities
Network Capacity Planning
- Responsible for core networks capacity planning
- Ensure network redundancy and long-term availability across the CLOS fabric
Operational Excellence
- Providing with the first response to monitoring systems alarms, and works to stabilize impact as quickly as possible across the Amazon network
- Troubleshoot routing and interconnectivity problems – including troubleshooting of network device hardware failures
- Identify and troubleshoot recurring platform problems
- Collaborate with internal teams to diagnose problems, and return devices/configurations to a healthy state
- Escalate to external vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc) to diagnose problems and facilitate part replacement
- Work with ISPs to diagnose problems between Amazon’s network and their infrastructure.
- Provide support in large scale events
Change Management
- Focus on the needs of the customer in all change scenarios
- Help to determine requirements, then write, review and execute changes safely
- Collaborate with driving standards across the network, and ensure that we are fully compliant to standards and policies.
- Work with invested teams to scope change work and deliver to a deadline
Automation
- Look for automation opportunities in troubleshooting and administration tasks
- Work with System Developers to scope tools that meet the Network Operation team’s needs.
Continued Improvement
- Create and review documentation for processes and troubleshooting best practices
- Identify simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes
- Involvement in the interviews for entry level positions
Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing, improving and designing the AWS datacentre core networks leveraging the latest technologies to ensure we optimise performance to meet customers desires.
A day in the life
You will work closely to with internal and external partners to drive the programs that you are responsible for. You will ensure that timelines are defined and followed to enable the successful delivery of features and products to meet customer demands.
About the team
Capacity Management Team sits within the DCF Organization and are responsible for all aspects of planning the core networking datacenter network. The team is located between Washington and Dublin. The team has overall responsibility of capacity planning and scaling to support the datacenter core networks. The team ensures there are defined transition plans, maximizing the cost effectiveness of our topologies for the full lifecyle from initial designs to decommissioning. We use the latest hardware to provide the best user experience for customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional-Security) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), or Bachelor's degree
- industry standard certification (CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+), or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Networking Engineering)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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, VA, Arlington - 159,100.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
The Network Operations team is responsible for maintaining the health of Amazon’s Retail and Web Services network. This team plays a critical role in network scaling and responding to operational changes in the network, determining root cause, and working with internal teams and external vendors/ISPs with the goal of returning to a fully operational state. Additionally, the Network Operations team is responsible for performing changes to maintain the reliability of the network as it scales.
Key job responsibilities
Network Capacity Planning
- Responsible for core networks capacity planning
- Ensure network redundancy and long-term availability across the CLOS fabric
Operational Excellence
- Providing with the first response to monitoring systems alarms, and works to stabilize impact as quickly as possible across the Amazon network
- Troubleshoot routing and interconnectivity problems – including troubleshooting of network device hardware failures
- Identify and troubleshoot recurring platform problems
- Collaborate with internal teams to diagnose problems, and return devices/configurations to a healthy state
- Escalate to external vendors (Cisco, Juniper, etc) to diagnose problems and facilitate part replacement
- Work with ISPs to diagnose problems between Amazon’s network and their infrastructure.
- Provide support in large scale events
Change Management
- Focus on the needs of the customer in all change scenarios
- Help to determine requirements, then write, review and execute changes safely
- Collaborate with driving standards across the network, and ensure that we are fully compliant to standards and policies.
- Work with invested teams to scope change work and deliver to a deadline
Automation
- Look for automation opportunities in troubleshooting and administration tasks
- Work with System Developers to scope tools that meet the Network Operation team’s needs.
Continued Improvement
- Create and review documentation for processes and troubleshooting best practices
- Identify simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes
- Involvement in the interviews for entry level positions
Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for managing, improving and designing the AWS datacentre core networks leveraging the latest technologies to ensure we optimise performance to meet customers desires.
A day in the life
You will work closely to with internal and external partners to drive the programs that you are responsible for. You will ensure that timelines are defined and followed to enable the successful delivery of features and products to meet customer demands.
About the team
Capacity Management Team sits within the DCF Organization and are responsible for all aspects of planning the core networking datacenter network. The team is located between Washington and Dublin. The team has overall responsibility of capacity planning and scaling to support the datacenter core networks. The team ensures there are defined transition plans, maximizing the cost effectiveness of our topologies for the full lifecyle from initial designs to decommissioning. We use the latest hardware to provide the best user experience for customers.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of major internet routing protocols experience
- 3+ years of automation scripting using Python, Bash, Shell and/or Perl experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner) or CCNP Security (Cisco Certified Network Professional-Security) or CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional), or Bachelor's degree
- industry standard certification (CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+), or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Networking Engineering)
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, 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.
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, VA, Arlington - 159,100.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon92
- ByteDance9
- Apple6
- Amazon Web Services5
- Meta4
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
- Electronics & Hardware
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network development specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in network engineering, information technology, or a related field
- Proficiency with routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, and MPLS
- Experience designing and deploying wide-area and local-area network infrastructure
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ preferred
- Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance analysis platforms
- Strong documentation skills for network diagrams, change management records, and runbooks
Tips for Your Network Development Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to network scope
Hiring managers want to see the size and complexity of networks you've supported. Quantify the number of sites, nodes, or end users your infrastructure covered so reviewers can immediately gauge the scale of your hands-on experience.
Highlight certifications relevant to target employers
Certifications like CCNA, CCNP, or CompTIA Network+ carry different weight depending on the employer's stack. Check the preferred credentials listed in each job posting and place your most relevant certification directly below your name on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network development specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by infrastructure focus
Network development roles split between WAN expansion, campus LAN buildouts, and cloud-hybrid connectivity projects. Narrow your search using those terms so you're applying to roles that actually match your strongest technical area rather than chasing broad postings.
Prepare a topology or project portfolio
Unlike many IT roles, network development specialists are often asked to walk through a past deployment during interviews. Bring a sanitized network diagram or a written project summary that shows your planning, vendor coordination, and cutover process from start to finish.
Negotiate around shift expectations upfront
Network cutovers and site activations often happen outside business hours. Before accepting an offer, confirm on-call rotation frequency, maintenance window expectations, and whether after-hours work is compensated separately so there are no surprises after your first week.
Network Development Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network development specialists?
The most active employers for network development specialists right now are Amazon, ByteDance, and Apple, and the most openings are in Washington, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at telecommunications carriers, managed service providers, and large enterprise organizations undergoing infrastructure modernization.
How many network development specialist jobs are remote?
About 50% of network development specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by function. Roles focused on network architecture, documentation, and vendor management tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions centered on physical site deployment and hardware installation typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a network development specialist?
Start by earning a degree in network engineering, computer science, or information technology, then build hands-on experience through internships or entry-level helpdesk and network technician roles. Pursue an industry certification such as CCNA to validate your protocol knowledge. Progress to roles managing larger infrastructure projects, and develop skills in network design, vendor coordination, and documentation as you advance toward specialist-level positions.
Can you get hired as a network development specialist with little experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with limited experience when they hold a relevant certification and can demonstrate practical skills. Building a home lab to practice configuring routers, switches, and firewalls gives you concrete examples to discuss in interviews. Entry-level network technician or NOC analyst roles are common starting points that build the hands-on foundation employers look for when promoting into specialist roles.
What does the network development specialist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your background and certification level, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through network design scenarios, troubleshoot hypothetical outages, or explain protocol behavior. Some employers include a whiteboard or diagramming exercise to assess your architecture thinking. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the hiring manager about project experience, team collaboration, and how you've handled past network changes or cutovers.
Where can I find and apply to network development specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to network development specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your skills and preferred location or work arrangement, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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