Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing
DataCenterTechnician
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“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.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Root cause analysis
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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