Job Description

Summary

Posted: Apr 20, 2022
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200363345
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. When you bring passion and dedication to your job, there is no telling what you can accomplish! Come join the networking team that supports Apple’s Global Backbone and Internet peering infrastructure! We're a team of seasoned 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 phenomenal scale and unique requirements. The Senior Network Engineer will be working in a and fast-paced environment while developing, implementing, and supporting a complex backbone. To be successful in this role, the candidate being sought after is required to possess extensive experience in engineering and operations of very large-scale enterprise/service provider networks.

Key Qualifications

• At least 5 years of network operations and/or network design background
• In-depth experience in TCP/IP (v4 and v6), BGP and MPLS technologies.
• Proficiency in underlying LAN/WAN technologies and protocols.
• Experience supporting large-scale peering/transit networks, with a sound knowledge of complex traffic engineering and Internet routing policies.
• Extensive hands-on experience with carrier-grade routers and operating systems.
• Proficiency in MacOS, Linux, or other variations of UNIX.
• Working knowledge of DWDM Optical Transport technologies.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to adapt to dynamic project environments, while able to manage multiple
• Strong troubleshooting methodology and experience in an operational environment.
• Strong software development skills, including Python programming and Ansible/Shell scripting is highly regarded.

Description

As a Senior Network Engineer with the Global Network Services (GNS) team you will work in a dynamic team environment and be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the global Backbone and Internet peering infrastructure. You will carry out regular network maintenances to migrate, upgrade and augment the infrastructure that supports both, internal and external customers. You are also expected to occasionally participate in network designs, defining and development of toolings and automations to enable large-scale deployment and operations. You will collaborate with vendors on bug fixes and new features, while liaising with peers in Operations/Engineering and Architecture to ensure alignment of technical requirements. The successful candidate will need to excel in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to multi-task and provide not only operational support for the Backbone, but must also work closely with multi-functional teams to resolve critical network incidents. You are obsessed over the customer experience and drive operational excellence in their everyday work habits through strong technical leadership and mentorship.

Education & Experience

College degree (BA or BS) or relevant technical degree preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.