ADC InfraOps Decom Tech

About the role

The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to support deployments of new technology for AWS customers. In this role, you will process high volumes of customer data, ensuring all data is sanitized and all equipment is handled in strict accordance with security protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include the physical removal of hardware, equipment inventory management, Network Decommissioning, and multi-team coordination ensuring decommissioning milestones are completed on schedule. All operations are governed by three core tenets: Safety, Security, and Availability.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Team Coordination — Partner with AWS teams to plan and execute decommissioning activities. Ensure all preparation work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Equipment Removal — Physically remove End of Life (EOL) IT equipment including but not limited to servers, cabling, and other networking equipment. All work must be performed in accordance with documented safety, security, and environmental procedures.
• Data Sanitization & Chain of Custody — Execute data sanitization processes on all customer data using approved procedures. Maintain secure chain of custody documentation for all equipment from the point of removal through final disposition.
• Inventory Management — Conduct detailed inventories of decommissioned equipment at each stage, and verify records against internal systems, flag discrepancies, and ensure all documentation is accurate and current.
• Operational Communication — Participate in weekly operational meetings to report on decommissioning progress, raise blockers, align priorities, and coordinate schedules with stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement — Identify process inefficiencies, safety risks, and workflow bottlenecks within decommissioning operations. Develop and implement approved changes to enhance quality, speed, and safety.
• Physical Requirements — Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work in confined and/or elevated spaces, and stand or move for extended periods in a data center environment.
• Regional Travel — Travel may be required to support decommissioning operations across multiple sites within the region.

About the team

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.

Basic qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
• Knowledge of server hardware and components
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of data center experience
• Experience with the physical decommissioning of IT equipment such as servers, switches, routers, and cabling in a data center or similar environment
• Familiarity with data sanitization methods and standards
• Experience with asset tracking, inventory management systems, or equipment lifecycle management

Pay & benefits

Starting pay: $27.00 - $48.00 USD hourly (final pay based on experience, qualifications, and location). Benefits begin Day 1 of employment and include EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, and 401(k) matching.