Data Center Technician

We are looking for Data Center Technicians to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Data Center Technicians are the primary resolver and troubleshoot and solve a range of Data center infrastructure issues including, but not limited to: hardware, fiber, networking, and related problems.

You will be part of the Data Center Operations (DCO) team, overseeing the operation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure and hardware for data centers in AWS Cloud regions. You will become the primary resolver for your support team, and gain troubleshooting skills on different hardware and software cases.

You will be able to troubleshoot and solve most infrastructure issues and engage other appropriate solutions groups on more complex problems to drive solutions.

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS)

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're 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 we're looking for talented people who want to help.

You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll 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 you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Key job responsibilities

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• SAFETY
Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster a strong safety culture.

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS (DCO)

This position involves:
o Diagnosing hardware and network problems followed by physical repairs
o Troubleshooting events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
o Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures

• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations)

• On-call rotation reaction to off-duty emergency calls

• Rack Decommission activities

A valid driver's license is required for this role.

A day in the life
In this role, you'll be working on our advanced ticketing system, managing a diverse workload and solving complex server hardware issues.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that keeps our cloud infrastructure running smoothly, responding to both automated directives and team leadership with exceptional time management and adaptability.

Your expertise in problem ticket tracking and escalation procedures will be crucial as you consistently meet and exceed Amazon's high standards for technical proficiency and operational excellence. This role is vital in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our sophisticated data center infrastructure – you'll be working and supporting the face of Cloud technology in the region.

We're looking for skilled technicians with a passion for technology to help us expand our Cloud to the next level.

About the team
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, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led 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.

Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

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, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

• High school or equivalent diploma

• +1 year of experience with server or computer hardware troubleshooting and repair including server booting (POST, BIOS, PXE, Kickstart, GRUB/LILO, RAID), network protocols (TCP/IP, Ethernet, Layer2/Layer3 technologies), and network hardware (copper/fiber cabling, switches, routers).

• Valid EU driving license

• Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science

• Basic knowledge of Linux and experience with network protocols

• Remote Access: Console routers, IPMI, BMC

• Network Equipment Installation and Configuration

• Redundancy: Power feeds, ATS, Server Hardware, RAID, Network Connectivity

• Participated in Project Management

• Scripting: Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby (or programming languages)

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