Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Operations, IT, Support Engineering, Data Center Operations, Cloud Computing
DecomTech,DataCenterOperations
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Decom Tech, Data Center Operations at Amazon Data Services, Inc.. Skills: Data center operations, Equipment decommissioning, Media management. Process legacy data center equipment. Facilitate equipment liquidation”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Problem solving; Root cause analysis
Lift up to 40 lbs, Work in cramped locations, Work in elevated locations, US Citizen, TS/SCI with Polygraph
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school or equivalent diploma, A+ or CND or Network+ or Security+, 1+ years computer hardware troubleshooting, 1+ years repair experience, US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph
Nice to Have
1+ years data center experience, Knowledge of cloud computing technologies, Previous experience migrating data center assets, Previous experience decommissioning data center assets, Decommissioning legacy hardware, Processing legacy hardware, Unpacking fragile electronics, Repacking fragile electronics, Relocating large enterprise equipment, Moving large enterprise equipment, Tracking IT parts, Accounting for IT parts, Creating labels, Attaching labels, Barcode creation, Barcode attachment, Hard drive installation, Hard drive removal, Hard drive destruction, Basic Networking removal, Basic Networking installation, Clearing configurations, Updating progress through ticketing system, Familiarity with basic PC components, Familiarity with basic hardware, Racking and stacking gear, Cable management, Building computers, Troubleshooting PC desktops, Troubleshooting laptops
What You'll Do.
Process legacy data center equipment
Facilitate equipment liquidation
Prepare equipment for removal
Process customer media
Sanitize customer media
Manage customer media
Maintain equipment accountability
Take ownership of technical issues
Engage other teams for resolution
Solve problems at root
Understand broader context
Maintain service level agreements
Implement proactive issue detection
Implement proactive issue reporting
Act in absence of direction
Act in absence of support
Improve effectiveness through innovation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working in a team environment; Working with other teams; Cross-team functionality
Full Job Description
Application deadline: Jun 5, 2026 The Decommissioning Technical team is responsible for processing and facilitating large scale legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed off premises. Team members will also process large volumes of customer media to ensure that all customer media is sanitized and properly managed. Proper accountability of equipment throughout the process is of great importance. This position requires candidates to be a self-starter, highly motivated individual who can adhere to strict processes and be able to diligently perform repetitive tasks with no deviation and deliver consistent results. Team Members will be working in a team environment not only with other members of the team, but also from other teams and must be able to communicate and promote cross-team functionality. Amazon Data Centers protect customer data with utmost vigilance, and selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without fault and adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that ensures customer data is protected and properly handled. 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. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role. Key job responsibilities Our technicians have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they: - 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 - Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in cramped and/or elevated locations - Maintain service level agreements through the i
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