Network Deployment Lead, DC Communities
About the role
The Network Deployment Lead will oversee medium to large-scale Data Center cabling deployments including migrations, new sites, and new regions. This role involves initial cabling planning, installation, validation, and quality assessment; engaging external contractors; planning and coordinating with stakeholders; installing, racking, and stacking networking devices; running and patching fiber cabling; configuring devices using automation tools and CLI; and validating, troubleshooting, and stress testing devices before capacity delivery.
Responsibilities
- Initial cabling planning, installation, validation, and quality assessment.
- Engaging external contractors, including newly onboarded cabling vendors.
- Planning and working with a wide range of project stakeholders to determine device and cabling requirements, scheduling resources to meet project timelines, engaging external vendors, and continuous status reporting.
- Installation of, racking and stacking networking devices, running and patching fiber cabling, and configuring devices using automation tools and the command line interface.
- Validation, device troubleshooting and stress testing prior to capacity delivery.
Requirements
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience in computer networking
- Experience working with Linux operating systems
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
Qualifications
- Diverse Experiences
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)
Benefits
Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.