Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Administrative Support, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing

DataCenterTechnician

$0–0k Boardman, Oregon, 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, Hardware maintenance, Network support. Perform server rack installations. Perform hardware break-fix on various components”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure seamless data center operations; Provide seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost

Industry & Context.

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

Fix problems; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Traveling within and outside of regional work area required, On-call duties, Scheduled maintenance, Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, Group lifts for 41+ pounds, Work in cramped locations, Work in elevated locations, Stand and walk for up to 8+ hours a day, Ascend and descend ladders, stairs, and gangways, Work in a noisy environment, Work shifts longer than 8 hours, Support 24/7 operations, Cover night and day shifts, Travel to or commute between data center locations, Temporarily work at alternative sites, Travel (over 50 miles), Commute (less than 50 miles), Work shift work, Include days/nights/weekends/holidays, Responsible for personal vehicle, Valid driver's license

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system, Experience working in a Data Center environment, Associate's degree, technical certification, or equivalent professional or military experience, Understanding of network design, protocols and layer 1/2 troubleshooting

Nice to Have

Experience in a data center or other critical environment, Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field, Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+), Understanding of Linux or similar operating systems, Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience, Experience training and onboarding of new team members

What You'll Do.

Perform server rack installations

Perform hardware break-fix on various components

Troubleshoot network issues

Respond to operational incidents impacting service availability

Escalate to senior technicians and management

Serve as primary contact point for internal and

Perform on-call duties

Participate in scheduled maintenance

Participate in change management activities

Contribute to documentation

Contribute to process improvement initiatives

Train and onboard new team members

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Internal stakeholders; External stakeholders; Vendors; Contractors; Software developers; Hardware engineers; Network engineers; Supply chain specialists; Security experts; Operations managers

Communication Scope

Effective communication

Process & Methodology

Change management

Full Job Description

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of the world's most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide. Data Center Technicians should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to success. In addition to hardware and network repair, candidates will install equipment, create documentation, innovate solutions, and fix problems within the data center space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7. Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required. AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. NOTE: PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.

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