Network Deploy Technician, ID Deploy Optical Team

About the role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an Infrastructure Delivery Network Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location.

By applying to this position your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to: VA (Manassas, Herndon, Chantilly, Auburn), OR (Boardman, Umatilla, Hermiston), OH (Columbus), CA (Santa Clara), given availability.

As a Data Center Network Technician, you will work in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network.

Key job responsibilities

• Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
• Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of established designs and products
• Troubleshoot networking, routing and inter connectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
• Up to 20% travel within geographical work area may be required; some travel outside traditional work area may be requested
• Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords

Physical requirements

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41 pounds or more
• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Some regional travel may be required
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain
• Work safely at heights and from ladders

Basic qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 1+ years of data center experience

Preferred qualifications

• Associate's degree in information technology or computer science
• 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant certifications
• 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience
• Experience with common tools related to network troubleshooting, including VFLs, OTDR and power meters
• Knowledge of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, GNU/Linux) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Pay

• USA, OR, Boardman - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly
• USA, OR, Umatilla - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly
• USA, VA, Haymarket - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly
• USA, VA, Herndon - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly
• USA, VA, Manassas - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly

Benefits

Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.