Data Center Ops Technician

At Amazon were working to be Earths most Customercentric Company and Earths Best Employer. To get there we need exceptionally talented bright and driven people. If youd like to help us build and expand the Cloud this is your chance to make history.

The Infrastructure Operations organization is looking for Data Center Technicians to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations.

This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an oncall rotation. 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. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7 and on a rotating shift schedule.

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.



Key job responsibilities
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 oncall rotation and provide afterhours support as needed
Some regional travel may be required

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 (gender diversity) 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.

High school or equivalent diploma
2 years of experience with server hardware
1 years of experience with UNIX/Linux operating systems

A Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in an IT related field.
Understanding of file systems and Operating systems such as Linux Windows MAC.
Understanding of scripting languages.
Previous experience working in a Data Center environment (racking & stacking gear cable management hot & cold aisle containment).
Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system Good understanding of Linux or similar Operating Systems Good understanding of network design protocols and troubleshooting.

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