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DCO Tech, Compute Services

Amazon, Frederick, MD, United States


Job ID: 10402554 | Amazon Data Services, Inc. - A19

Overview
Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! The Data Center Technician role involves in-depth hardware and network diagnostics, physical repair, and participation in on‑call rotation.

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 Environment
Work in an industrial environment. Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts). The 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 the 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 the assigned facility is operational

Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility

Day in the Life

Take ownership of technical issues brought by customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution

Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving

Solve problems at root and step back to understand broader context

Maintain service level agreements through proactive issue detection and reporting

Act in the absence of direction or support

Improve effectiveness through process innovation

Required to work shifts that include days, nights, weekends, and holidays

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

18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience

18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience (including 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)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT‑related field (e.g., computer science, network engineering, etc.)

Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+)

Understanding of Linux or similar operating systems

Experience training and onboarding of new team members

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Benefits: Comprehensive 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 at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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