Data Center Technician , DCC Communities
Amazon Web Services (AWS) · Douglasville, GA · 4 days ago
ConsultingFull-time
Key job responsibilities
- Performing server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various components, troubleshooting network issues, and responding to operational incidents that impact service availability, escalating to senior technicians and management as needed/required
- 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 train and onboard new team members
Physical requirements
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
- 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 in a noisy environment
- Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts)
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 assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Physical requirements
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
- 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 in a noisy environment
- Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts)
Basic Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- 1+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience working in a Data Center environment
- An Associate’s degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional or military experience in a relevant field (e.g., computer science, networking engineering, etc.)
- Understanding of network design, protocols and layer 1/2 troubleshooting