at Apple
Location
Sacramento Metro Area, United States of America
Compensation
$128k–$233k USD
Type
full time
Posted
Today
Market range · function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=326
Posted $233k · above the band
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In this fast paced role, you will provide front line support for Apple’s MPLS backbone network; its extensive DC, Edge, and Internet connectivity; and its underlying metro and long-haul optical transport networks to address a wide variety of business challenges. You will be comfortable in a dynamic environment with the ability to multi-task and provide operational support to various operational teams and implementation groups within Apple to resolve critical network related issues.
This position requires a collaborative teammate with excellent written and verbal communication skills who will enjoy working with others around the globe to maintain the networking infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include working on tickets and break fixes, taking escalations from and mentoring junior team members, developing network automation playbooks, maintaining and upgrading existing networks to current standards, coordinating peering expansions, and contributing to technical and procedural documentation.
In this role you will obsess over minute details and drive operational excellence in every aspect of your work to deliver the best possible customer experience. In addition to the required technical networking skills, this position will also draw on strong interpersonal skills and an individual who enjoys the dynamic nature of Apple’s environment. If you enjoy close collaboration, open and active discussion, and following through on the details, we think you’ll love being part of our team!
Provide front-line support for Apple’s MPLS backbone network, DC, Edge, and Internet connectivity, as well as metro and long-haul optical transport networks to resolve critical network-related issues.
Work on tickets and break fixes, take escalations, mentor junior team members, and develop network automation playbooks to enhance operational efficiency.
Maintain and upgrade existing networks to current standards, coordinate peering expansions, and contribute to technical and procedural documentation.
Collaborate with global teams to maintain networking infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence and delivering the best possible customer experience.
Utilize strong interpersonal skills to engage in open and active discussions, and follow through on details to support various operational teams and implementation groups within Apple.
A minimum of 3 years of network operations experience in a large scale enterprise or service provider environment
Experience evaluating and managing outages to business critical infrastructure
Ability to maintain composure and customer-service focus in stressful and ambiguous situations
Self-starter, self-motivated, self-directed, self-sufficient
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP and various IGP protocols
Proficiency in macOS, Linux, and/or other variations of UNIX operating systems
Experience working in large scale network environments with ITIL Incident, Problem, and Change Management processes
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIP, or equivalent experience
Flexibility to work early morning or late night shift patterns required
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Arista, Juniper, and/or Nokia carrier-grade routers and their respective network operating systems is preferred
Understanding of peering and/or transit networks is a bonus
Experience with configuration management and automation technologies such as Ansible, Python, Go, etc is advantageous.
Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn’t have envisioned — and now can’t imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making an impact, joining a team where we pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse and expansive companies in the world, a career with Apple might be your dream job!
The Core Network Services Operations team keeps Apple’s world-class MPLS backbone network running smoothly and efficiently. We are a global community of engineers who operate the diverse technology, protocol, and vendor stack that interconnects all facets of Apple’s network at a scale that is second to none. We’re seeking an enthusiastic and passionate person to join a dynamic and exciting team within Apple’s Global Networking Services. You will be skilled in cross-organizational collaboration, liaising with our internal teams and external service providers to operate and maintain the network infrastructure. In addition, you will be expected to develop and maintain clear documentation and procedures associated with operations and known issues. This position provides the opportunity to operate a cutting-edge, worldwide, multi-vendor network.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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