Senior Network Engineer, Backbone Infrastructure
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Come join Apple's Global Backbone and Internet peering infrastructure! We're a team of top-tier professionals that maintain and operate one of the world's largest service provider based backbone to connect all of Apple's businesses globally. We are growing and building the fastest and most reliable network backbone to meet Apple's extraordinary scale and unique requirements.
Description
Apple is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Global Network Services (GNS) team. You will be responsible for maintaining the global backbone and internet peering infrastructure. You are involved in regular network maintenance, migrations, upgrades, and augmentations of the infrastructure that supports both internal and external customers. Additionally, you may occasionally participate in network designs, defining and developing toolings and automations to enable large-scale deployment and operations.
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","responsibilities":"You will collaborate with vendors on bug fixes and new features, and liaise with peers in Operations/Engineering and Architecture to ensure alignment of technical requirements. Thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will be multitasking and providing operational support for the Backbone. You will also work closely with multiple multi-functional teams to resolve critical network incidents. In this role, you will prioritize the customer experience and drive operational excellence through strong technical leadership and mentorship.
Preferred Qualifications
BS or equivalent preferred
Strong analytical and organizational skills, including confirmed abilities to adapt to multifaceted project environments, while able to lead multiple concurrent projects.
Extensive troubleshooting methodology and experience in an operational environment.
Strong software development skills, including Python programming and Ansible/Shell scripting is highly regarded.
Advanced industry network certifications preferred
Minimum Qualifications
5 + years of network operations and/or network design background
In-depth experience in TCP/IP (v4 and v6), BGP and MPLS technologies.
Deep understanding of underlying LAN/WAN technologies and protocols.
Experience supporting large-scale peering/transit networks, with a sound knowledge of sophisticated traffic engineering and Internet routing policies.
Hands-on experience with carrier grade routers and operating systems.
Proficiency in MacOS, Linux, or variations of UNIX.
Working knowledge of DWDM Optical Transport technologies.
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