Data Center Technician DCC Communities

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.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Data Center Technician to join our growing infrastructure operations team. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations.

This role requires performing hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repairs. Additionally the position includes a rotation schedule where team members are designated as the primary responders to rapidly resolve issues that impact service availability during their assigned shifts. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization organizational skills effective communication and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.

In addition to hardware and network repair candidates will install equipment create documentation innovate solutions participate in sitelevel project work and fix complex problems within the Data Center space. You will be required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays. Traveling within and outside of regional work area is required.
All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations:
Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41 pounds
Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide afterhours support as needed
Working in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments
Bending lifting stretching reaching standing and walking for up to 8 hours a day
Ascending and descending ladders stairs and gangways safely and without limitation

NOTE: Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

NOTE: If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH) these sites are within AWS GovCloud region. Effective May 15 2017 logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities
Performing server rack installations hardware breakfix 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 oncall 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

Traveling within and outside of regional work area is required.


A day in the life
As a Data Center Technician professional you have industryleading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while you:
Take ownership of technical issues reported by their customers engaging other teams when necessary to drive resolutions.
Demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problemsolving skills escalating issues to senior technicians and management as required.
Maintain service level agreements by proactively detecting and reporting issues.
Show initiative and proactivity even in the absence of direction or support.
Enhance effectiveness through process innovation.


About the team
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon 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 hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

We value worklife 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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employeeled affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledgesharing mentorship and other careeradvancing resources here to help you develop into a betterrounded professional.


18 months of relevant experience in data center operations IT support or a similar technical field
18 months of Computer Networking experience (including troubleshooting and repair)
Willingness to participate in a primary responder rotation and support 24/7 data center operations

Bachelors degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an ITrelated field (e.g. computer science network engineering etc.
Experience working in a Data Center environment
Understanding of network design protocols and troubleshooting
Understanding of Linux or similar operating systems
Experience training and onboarding of new team members

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