Data Center Technician Night Role

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
• Carrying out tasks involving ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
• Working in an industrial environment
• Supporting 24/7 operations by working shifts longer than 8 hours
• May be assigned to facilities still under development, requiring travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute to active data center sites as required by business needs
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience, or experience related IT
• 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking (including troubleshooting and repair) experience
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience training and onboarding of new team members