Data Center Operations Trainee

We designed this unique traineeship program to hire IT early careers or professionals providing you with classroom and on the job training to introduce you to all facets of our Datacenter (DC) operations. From this program you get to be empowered grow and scale in your technical expertise and learn from our experienced engineers.

You will be assigned as a trainee for 12 months where you will have exposure to learn and understand how our Data center works interact with our support teams and customers. Experience the latest technologies of our cloud that puts you among top talents of data center technical support teams. By the end of the program you will be assessed on your learnings to see if you have what it takes to join our growing team and be a full time Amazonian.


Key job responsibilities
There is never a dull moment as each day presents itself with different challenges. Some of the key exposures are:

Perform installation and configurations on Data center Servers and Network systems
Installation troubleshooting and replacement of internal and external hardware parts of Servers and Network devices
Perform storage media (HDD SSD etc.) sanitization and destruction tasks
Work within a ticket-based environment and work on systematic problem resolution
Movement of equipment with assisted lifting machinery.
Maintain high system reliability by prioritizing trouble tickets
Collaborate with internal teams (DC operations DC Engineering Logistics Security Projects etc.) sharing ideas and contribute in projects to improve DC work environment and overall efficiencies.
Participate lead and deliver small to mid-scale projects including Data Center rollout

About the team
About AWS

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

Why AWS
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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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 theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

Diploma Holders in Electrical & Electronics Computer & Communications Engineering Information & Digital Technologies. Alternatively you have Technical education (e.g. ITE) with relevant working experience
Basic knowledge of Cloud computing technologies and IT system hardware and network concepts
Passionate about IT infrastructure and hardware



- Familiar with Linux operating system.
- Experience of server operation system level development familiar with server hardware components and basic troubleshooting
- Experience of Networking setup and configuration.
- Experience in writing software programs

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation disability age or other legally protected status.


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