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Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud
infrastructure! You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of the
world's most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center
operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide.
Data Center Technician position involves in-depth hardware and network
diagnostics followed by physical repair as well as participating in an on-call
rotation.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation
of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the
cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage,
networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have
continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging
problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re
looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply
chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.
You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest
standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at
the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive
culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other
non-immigrant visas, for this role.
NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for
this position.
Key job responsibilities
- Performing server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various
components, troubleshooting network issues, responding to operational incidents
that impact service availability, and carrying out routine network, server
hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability
of AWS services
- Serving as a primary contact point for both internal and external
stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors
- Performing on-call duties and participating in scheduled maintenance and
change management activities
- Contributing to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on
your analysis of operational issues
- Helping to interview, train and onboard new team members
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each
- Working in cramped and/or elevated locations
- Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching
- Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
- Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without
limitation
- Work in an industrial environment
- Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both
night and day shifts).
- This role supports data centers in various o perational stages. The position
may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require
travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes
fully operational.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
- Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods
or until assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of
assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50
miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
A day in the life
Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical
abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they:
- Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging
other teams when needed to drive resolution
- Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
- Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context
- Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive
issue detection and reporting
- Are biased to act in the absence of direction or support
- Improve effectiveness through process innovation
You will be required to work shift work that will include
days/nights/weekends/holidays. Basic Qualifications: - 2+ years of
computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience, or experience related IT
- 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking (including troubleshooting and
repair) experience
- Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays Preferred
Qualifications: - Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network
Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment
- Experience training and onboarding of new team members
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of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our
customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or
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