Network Technician Job at Amazon in Dublin
Amazon.com is looking to hire highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technicians to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. The candidate will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment within Amazon Data Centers to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to develop innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.
The position responsibilities will include scaling support of several data center locations and be responsible for day to day assistance with capacity management. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Technical Project Managers
Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience of supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers are required. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. In addition to providing top-tier management and support of Amazon’s vast network infrastructure, Network Technicians are expected to build or enhance tools, develop best practices, refine operational procedure and constantly think proactively and innovatively.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver simple, sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes.
* Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products.
* TCP/IP networking knowledge
* Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies
* Knowledge of network cabling and standard optic types
* Familiarity with common networking terms.
* Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow
* Collaborate with various stake holders to remove project obstacles
* Up to 20% travel may be required to various Dublin sites
* Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
* Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system
* Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
Primary Qualifications
A relevant degree in a related technical discipline or at least three years’ relevant experience in a large-scale network operations environment is preferred
Experience on major Networking hardware platforms
* Familiarity with cabling infrastructure to include optical and cooper infrastructure.
* Ability to terminate and test copper and fiber cable
* Familiarity with network test equipment such as OTDR and LAN Analyzers
* Must be comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment.
* Excellent analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with major Internet routing protocols, BGP, OSPF.
* Ethernet and IP networking knowledge and experience in the application of IP protocols.
* Substantial background in large scale datacenter network implementations and support.
* Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments
* Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) and Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies is a plus
Other Qualifications & Responsibilities
* Physical requirements – The ability to sit in front of computer for entire scheduled 12-hour shift with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
* Ability to move and lift computer equipment.
* Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
* Effective prioritization and time management.
* Must be able to work in a “follow the sun” shift (6am-6pm) across and including weekends and holidays.
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Network Engineer at Amazon in Dublin
Network Engineer
Job ID: 136439 Location: IE-Dublin
Posted Date: 22/06/2011
Company: Amazon Data Srvcs Ireland Ltd
Job Description
Do you like to work with and learn from some of the best Network Engineers or Network Architects in the industry?
Would you like the opportunity to be even better and face unparalleled, yet fascinating challenges?
Do you want to work on one of the world’s most complex networks in a very challenging environment – yet one that is conducive to learning?
Care to explore the intricacies of protocol inter-networking and architecture of the cloud?
Amazon is looking for highly motivated network operations engineers
If this is up your alley, we’d love to hear from you.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years industry experience
IP networking fundamentals and experience in the application of IP protocols
Experience with major internet routing protocols
Experience with major router platforms; specifically with Cisco 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx platforms including all compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms
Experience with IOS/JUNOS
Network analysis fundamentals and troubleshooting skills.
Configuring and troubleshooting traffic engineering using BGP and large scale network operations and maintenance
Candidates should also have past experience with, in many of the following protocols & technologies: IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with mission critical systems is highly desired
• Experience designing network and datacenter installations utilizing L2 and L3 protocols is highly desired
• Unix skills and the ability to script in Perl, shell, C or C++ is desirable
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Amazon Jobs in Scotland
Online retailer Amazon is to create 900 jobs in the second major expansion of its Scottish operation this year.
The firm will bring 500 permanent and 400 temporary positions to a new customer service centre in Edinburgh.
The announcement comes just months after Amazon unveiled plans for 950 full-time jobs in Scotland.
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Amazon Ireland – 40 Job Vacancies
Some companies in Ireland are still finding it hard to fill job vacancies – even though there are plenty of unemployed people. IT jobs are remaining unfilled at many top companies. For example – Amazon had 40 open job vacancies at 12th Jan 2011 – some of them from as far back as March 2010 . Here is a sample of the kind of jobs available at Amazon in Dublin and Cork.
Team Lead – Italian speaking, Customer Service IE-Cork
Italian Speaking Customer Improvement Manager IE-Cork
Team Manager – Italian Speaking, Customer Service
UK Kindle Operations Manager
Finance Analyst IE-Cork
Technical Operations Support Engineer Dublin IE-Dublin
Datacenter Manager IE-Dublin
Senior Software Development Engineer IE-Dublin
Project Specialist (editorial) – Spanish Speaking IE-Cork
Technical Account Manager – Enterprise Clients
Seller Support Team Managers IE-Cork
Senior Software Development Engineer, Network Automation IE-Dublin
FCR Data Analyst IE-Cork
Senior Systems Engineer / Systems Programmer IE-Dublin
Italian Site Trainer – TAM IE-Cork
TAM Team Manager (FR) IE-Cork
Technical Program Manager IE-Cork
Operations/ Data Centre Engineer IE-Dublin
Technical Support Engineer – Amazon Web Services IE-Dublin
127010 Project Specialist (Editor) – English Speaking IE-Cork
124117 Senior Software Development Engineer, IE-Dublin
VIP Account Team Manager IE-Cork
Software Development Engineer IE-Dublin
Security Operations Engineer IE-Dublin
UK Customer Service Trainer IE-Cork
Senior Security Engineer IE-Dublin
Software Development Engineer IE-Dublin
UK Digital Training Specialist- CORK IE-Cork
Process Improvement Specialist,
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Amazon Jobs In Ireland
Amazon – the planet’s largest online retailer – have a base in Cork , Ireland . You can search for current job vacancies at Amazon in Cork on this page.
Current jobs include
Technical Editor / Writer – Italian Speaking
Project Manager
Seller Support Associate
WebStore by Amazon Launch Specialist
Workflow Management Planner
Instructional Designer
Operations Manager – French-speaking
Senior Technical Account Manager
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Technical Support Job at Amazon in Cork
Is it time for a change? Well, if you’re ready for a new career challenge, you’re right on time!
Your mission will be to provide outstanding customer and technical support to Amazon customers in regards to technical products via phone and email.
Successful candidates will move to a dedicated team who will handle customer and technical support queries
The successful candidate will have interest in, and deep knowledge of, the Internet, computers, media, wireless networking and mobile devices and applications. S/he will be able to use all necessary Customer Service tools appropriately, including but not limited to computer and Internet access.
This vital and fast-paced position requires an action-oriented, technically competent, and flexible problem-solver with excellent communication skills.
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Jobs at Amazon Cork – Ireland
Amazon in Cork – Ireland
Amazon say that – ” Our working philosophy is work hard, have fun, make history. Amazon employees care about what they do and work hard every day to ensure our customers receive the best service they can. This is one reason why our European market continues to grow at over 25% year over year.
Ammazon’s mission is to be earth’s most customer-centric company – and Customer Services is at the forefront of that mission. From our Cork and Regensburg locations, we work towards a single goal – to ensure the best possible experience for our customers. As a team we are focused on continuously improving and setting new standards in customer support. If like us, you’re obsessed with customer service, you’ll find this is a great place to build your career.
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