DCO Tech

Description

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 operational 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.

About the team

Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion of events fosters stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer networking experience

• 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Experience in computer networking

• Experience working with Linux operating systems

• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair

Preferred Qualifications

• Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines

• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure

• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system

• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis 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 adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at .

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