Network Project Lead

Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, Computer Science or Information Assurance, may be coupled with certifications to include CCNA, CCNP or JNCIA; or 3-5+ years of mid-level and/or enterprise experience as a technician or engineer in a highly dynamic environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
TCP/IP networking knowledge.
Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies.
Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment such as VFL, power meter, OTDR etc.
Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
Familiarity with common networking terms.
Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow.
Collaborate with various stake holders to remove project obstacles.
Ability to travel within geographical work area is required. Up to 50% travel outside traditional work area will be required.
Troubleshoot cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.
Specify Power and Cooling requirements and ensuring Hardware Racking/Stacking completed for new equipment.
Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system.
Participate in the migration, basic configuration and roll out of new or upgraded hardware.

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Project Lead to join our growing team within Networking. The team responsibilities will involve delivering new AWS APAC region deployments. The Network Project Lead will work closely with both internal customers, external vendors as well as coordinating regional resources to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program managers.

This position will provide the individual with high levels of autonomous work with mínimal supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the delivery of new AWS region deployments.

Network Project Leads are expected to work with established best practices to refine operational procedures, develop new tooling and constantly think proactively and innovatively. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success.

In addition, the international travel for this role is expected to be up to 50%.

Melbourne, VIC, AUS

Experience with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment.
Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, etc.) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
Significant background in large scale data center network implementations and support.
Several years of experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
Professional experience with IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies is a plus.

**Other Qualifications & Responsibilities**:
Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
Strong prioritization and time management ability.
International travel (mainly throughout APAC) will be required at intervals.

**Acknowledgement of country**:
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

**IDE statement**:
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