Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing

DataCenterTechnician

$73–164k Aurora, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Data Center Technician at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Infrastructure maintenance, Hardware troubleshooting. Troubleshoot and solve datacenter infrastructure issues. Maintain information system infrastructure”

What You'll Achieve.

Maintain service level agreements

Industry & Context.

Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

US Citizen, TS/SCI with polygraph clearance, Lifting up to 49 pounds, Working in cramped locations, Working in elevated locations, Standing and walking 8+ hours, Work shifts longer than 8 hours, Work nights/weekends/holidays

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, Associate's degree in IT-related field or equivalent, 2+ years server hardware experience, 1+ years UNIX/Linux experience

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field or equivalent, Dell hardware experience, HP hardware experience, Networking experience, CCNA certification, Network+ certification, Data Center environment experience, Security+ certification or ability to obtain

What You'll Do.

Troubleshoot and solve datacenter infrastructure issues

Maintain information system infrastructure

Engage in physical data center activities

Plan and track capacity

Perform rack deployment

Perform hardware troubleshooting

Perform software troubleshooting

Perform rack decommissioning

Lift and move material up to 49 pounds

Work in cramped locations

Work in elevated locations

Stand and walk for up to 8+ hours

Ascend and descend ladders

Ascend and descend stairs

Ascend and descend gangways

Work in a noisy environment

Work shifts longer than 8 hours

Take ownership of technical issues

Engage other teams to drive resolution

Solve problems at their root

Understand the broader context

Maintain service level agreements

Implement proactive issue detection

Implement proactive issue reporting

Act in the absence of direction

Act in the absence of support

Improve effectiveness through process innovation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Engaging other teams

Process & Methodology

Capacity planning

Full Job Description

The Infrastructure Operations team is looking for cleared Data Center Technicians to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Data Center Technicians are the primary resolver and troubleshoot and solve a range of datacenter infrastructure issues including, but not limited to: hardware, fiber, networking, and related problems. If you like to use IT principles like computer architecture and the OSI model (Open Systems Interconnection Model) and apply them to finding solutions to problems, we’d like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Key job responsibilities You will be required to engage in physical data center activities with or without reasonable accommodation. This includes all tasks associated with planning and tracking capacity, rack deployment, rack cabling, hardware and software troubleshooting, and rack decommissioning. These activities include the following: - Lifting and moving material up to 49 pounds each - Working in cramped and/or elevated locations - Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching - Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day - Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation - Work in a noisy environment - Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts). A day in the life Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge: - Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution - Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving - Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context - Maintain service level agreements through the implementatio

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