NW Deployment Planner I, GND - Planning, Implementation, Coordination (PIC) Team

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.

The Global Network Delivery organization is looking for a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our Planning and Implementation team within AWS Data Center Delivery. The team is responsible for scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations. You will review project forecasts and ensure physical infrastructure resources are available for execution.

The ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. You must be highly autonomous, detail-oriented, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and have experience managing network deployment projects. Competence in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure, and fiber solutions is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to timelines and deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions and processes with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers, and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
• Apply knowledge of network cabling and optic types, as well as cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Use excellent judgement and analytical skills to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Coordinate design, project timeline/schedule, and construction milestones.
• Apply core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and critical path management.
• Work effectively under time pressure while maintaining organization.

Requirements

• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers.
• Experience in project management.
• 1+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations experience.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Familiarity with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, and optional 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).

Pay

• USA, VA, Herndon: $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly
• USA, WA, Seattle: $30.91 - $54.18 USD hourly

About the team

• Why AWS: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and offering a robust suite of products and services trusted by customers from startups to Global 500 companies.
• Diverse Experiences: Amazon values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet all preferred qualifications.
• Work/Life Balance: We strive for flexibility to support work-life harmony, ensuring success at work does not come at the expense of personal life.
• Inclusive Team Culture: AWS fosters a culture of inclusion through employee-led affinity groups, ongoing events, and learning experiences that embrace uniqueness.
• Mentorship and Career Growth: AWS provides endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.