Description

　　Amazon Web Services (“AWS”) offers a broad set of global compute, storage, database, analytics, application, and deployment services that help organizations move faster, lower IT costs, and scale applications. We are growing quickly and dynamically, including in our global data center footprint. This role is part of the Infrastructure Global Expansion team, which is responsible for our strategy for data center expansion for edge infrastructure.

　　In this role, you will develop the strategy for growth in key locations for interconnect capacity. You will develop both the business partnerships and technical approach to improve our resiliency, scalability, cost, and performance on behalf of our customers. You will deal with reviewing and selecting data center architectures as well as new network designs. Your key deliverables will be action plans to fix both short-term constraints in a cost-efficient and timely way as well as kicking off long-lead work to enable longer term growth and to optimize our network to achieve cost savings.

　　Key job responsibilities

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Identifying priority locations to re-architect existing infrastructure approaches

　　Managing cross-functional input to inform potential partnerships and build solutions

　　Developing plans of record for scaling and growing infrastructure in different metro areas

　　Setting schedules for infrastructure migrations and re-designs

　　Working with external customers to identify requirements and prospective partnerships to enable new infrastructure launches

　　Improving cost structures for preferred infrastructure architecture

　　We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

　　Arlington, VA, USA | Denver, CO, USA | Seattle, WA, USA

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or equivalent experience

　　5+ years’ experience driving strategic product or infrastructure decisions

　　5+ years’ experience in network design, development, or procurement

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　MS, MBA, JD, or other advanced degree

　　Demonstrated ability to develop a business case for new features or geographic expansions

　　Knowledge of network design principles and commercial models around network capacity procurement

　　Experience influencing executive leadership

　　Demonstrated ability to learn and master new technical subject-matter

　　Excellent writing ability

　　Experience working with international teams

　　Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role

　　Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

　　Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

　　Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $118,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $231,300/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.