Amazon Data Services UK Limited

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

DataCentreTechnician

£35–50k ~AI est. Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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

The Brief

“Data Centre Technician at Amazon Data Services UK Limited. Skills: Data center operations, Infrastructure troubleshooting, System reliability. Prioritize and resolve trouble tickets. Troubleshoot all Systems and problems”

What You'll Achieve.

Help deliver highest standards for safety and security; Provide infinite capacity at lowest possible cost; Maintain high level of system reliability; Increase our customer uptime

Industry & Context.

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

Problem Solving; Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

24/7 shift coverage, 12 hour shifts, Rotating shifts, 3, 4, or 5 day work weeks, Travel up to 10%, On-Call requirements, Pass driving record check, Operate company vehicles, Travel between sites/locations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience working in a data center environment, Valid driver's license, Own vehicle, Pass driving record check

Nice to Have

Associate's degree or higher in IT-related field, Applicable certifications, Equivalent professional or military experience, Networking experience with CCNA and/or Network+ certifications, Experience with CISCO, Juniper and other commodity networking devices, Previous experience working in a Data Centre environment, Networking Protocols (OSI Model), Copper/Fibre Optic Testing/Cabling Standards

What You'll Do.

Prioritize and resolve trouble tickets

Troubleshoot all Systems and problems

Deep dive into Linux server issues

Troubleshoot XEN service virtualization

Troubleshoot technical issues on various platforms

Remediate physical layer outages

Remediate or recover physical power issues

Meet 24x7 On-Call requirements

Respond during shift rotations

Install and configure racks of hosts

Triage and resolve trouble tickets

Act as Data Center point of contact

Handle High Severity issues

Perform physical replacement of server and network device

Ensure correct rotation of parts & spares

Help define metrics to increase customer uptime

Enforce Amazons Security Best Practices

Interact with third party vendors & contractors

Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency

Participate in and deliver on projects

Participate in team meetings for metric analysis

Update project status

Help build Cloud infrastructure

Share knowledge with less technical staff

Educate staff on best practices

Troubleshoot facility and rack-level events

Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures

Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to

Respond to off hour emergency calls

Comply with all physical security procedures and policies

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with people across AWS; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Convey Standard Operation Procedures

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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. A unique opportunity to join AWS as a Data Centre Technician. You will become the primary resolver for your support team, and gain troubleshooting skills on one or more operating systems. You will be able to troubleshoot and solve all but the most complex infrastructure issues. Issues are escalated to the appropriate resolver groups when necessary. You create and maintain documentation on technologies you support and are able to convey Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) to junior staff. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate and make decisions on his/her own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved. You are able to execute small projects on your own and work with your manager in planning and executing larger local projects. You act as an escalation point for junior technicians. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. 24/7 shift coverage is required an

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