Network Deployment Lead, DCC Communities

About the role

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles to help deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

We are looking for a motivated Network Deployment Project Lead to join our growing Infrastructure Delivery team. The role encompasses end-to-end ownership of medium to large-scale Data Center cabling deployments including migrations, new sites, and new regions. Our ideal candidate enjoys working autonomously, is detail-oriented, and possesses strong written and verbal communication skills. This position requires working with minimum supervision to assist in developing innovative ways to automate and scale our data center deployments as we expand.

Responsibilities

• Initial cabling planning, installation, validation, and quality assessment.
• Engaging external contractors, including newly onboarded cabling vendors.
• Planning and collaborating 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, racking, and stacking of 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, including some local and international assignments throughout AMER.

Requirements

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in computer networking and working with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of network design, protocols, and troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cramped spaces or elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
• 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

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and options for Supplemental life plans).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Support, and Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

Pay

USA, TX, Dallas - $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly.

About the team

AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications. Our team culture promotes inclusion, curiosity, and connection. Employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups empower our people to take pride in what makes them unique. Inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices.

We offer mentorship and career growth opportunities, with endless knowledge-sharing and resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

We value work-life harmony and strive for flexibility as part of our working culture to support both professional success and personal well-being.