AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We are looking for skilled Data Centre Linux & HW Engineer at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL) with a passion for technology to help us expand AWS Cloud offerings to the next level.
ADSIPL offers an exciting dynamic and challenging environment encouraging creativity and personal development while maintaining AWS computing environments in a secure scalable and costeffective manner.
At ADSIPL career progression is part of our environment. We want you to progress. If your career path is in Systems Network or Database Engineering Software Development or maybe AWS Support Technical Operations or perhaps Project Management we will create a development plan to enable you to succeed reaching those goals. This begins on Day One!
The Opportunity: Data Centre Linux & HW Engineer
This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the Innovative data centers in the world. ADSIPLs data centers are largescale highdensity centers where you will be working on changing the face of Cloud technology in India.
A Data Centre Linux & HW Engineer at ADSIPL may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers Systems Engineers Software Developers Database Engineers Technical Operations) and external customers (Hardware Vendors Contractors Service Providers among others).
Key job responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities you will undertake are:
Problem Solving:
Maintain a high level of system reliability by prioritizing and resolving trouble tickets efficiently these include:
* Escalation point and technical troubleshooter for all Systems and Network hardware problems
* Deep diving into Linux server issues
* XEN service virtualization troubleshooting
Technical:
Troubleshoot technical issues on various platforms ranging from Systems through Networking to Power/Mechanical
* Remediation of physical layer outages both systems & Network
* Remediation or recovery of physical power issues on racks
* Participate in Data Center power & cooling events
Operations:
Meet 24x7 OnCall requirements and response during shift rotations.
* Install & configure racks of hosts in line with internal SLAs
* Triage & resolve trouble tickets for all devices in your region
* Data Center point of contact for all High Severity issues
* Physical replacement of server and network device parts
* Ensure correct rotation of parts & spares
* Help define metrics to increase our customer uptime
* Enforcing Security Best Practices at ADSIPL
* Interact with third party vendors & contractors
* Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency
Project Management:
* Participate in and deliver on a number of high impact small to midscale projects
* Participate in internal team meetings at ADSIPL for metric analysis and project status updates
* Help build the worlds largest Cloud infrastructure in India
Mentoring: Share knowledge and help educate less technical staff on the best practices related to all service owner issues
Hiring: Contribute towards building a great team by getting involved in the ADSIPLs hiring process/candidate interviews.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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Solid Understanding of Linux/Unix Administration. Server Booting: POST BIOS PXE Kickstart GRUB/LILO RAID
Some Experience with Network Protocols: TCP/IP Ethernet L 2/L 3 technologies. Network Hardware: Copper and Optical Fiber Cabling Switches Routers
This position also has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 20kg; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines. This role involves covering 24x7 shift rotation
Remote Access: Console routers IPMI BMC. Network Equipment Installation and Configuration
Redundancy: Power feeds ATS Server Hardware RAID Network Connectivity
Data Center Operations: Inventory Management Hot/Cold Aisles Security
Experience or Knowledge of AWS products: EC2 EBS S3 etc.
Scripting: Bash Python Perl Ruby (or programming languages)
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