Data Center EngineerTechnician, Data Center Operations (DCO), AWS

Amazon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 89,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon AWS is seeking a Data Center Technician to join the Infrastructure Operations team. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain data center IT infrastructure across hardware, fiber, and networking components. You will work with DCO to resolve incidents and ensure safe, reliable operations.

You will be part of a diverse team, supporting shift-based schedules, including nights and weekends, to keep critical services online and costs optimized.

Qualifications

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience in computer networking and related protocols.
• Proactive problem solving in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to read SOPs and documentation for repairs.
• Experience in a data center or critical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose hardware and network problems followed by physical repairs.
• Troubleshoot events within internal SLAs and document results.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment up to 18 kg may be required.
• Work at heights as required by operational tasks.
• Perform break-and-fix repairs and server rack decommissions.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues using SOPs and escalate as needed.
• Communicate clearly via tickets and write-ups.
• Support shift-based schedules including nights, weekends and on-call.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking

English fluency

Linux basics

Data center experience

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelors in IT / computer science or equivalent

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design planning delivery and operation of all AWS global other words were 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 were looking for talented people who want to help.

Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for 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. You will be part of the Data Center Operations (DCO) team overseeing the operation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure and hardware for data centers in AWS Cloud regions. You will become the primary resolver for your support team and gain troubleshooting skills on different hardware and software cases.

You will be able to troubleshoot and solve most infrastructure issues and engage other appropriate solutions groups on more complex problems to drive solutions.

Key job responsibilities

Safety

• Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture.
• Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster a strong safety culture.
• Adhere to all DC safety protocols during red zone (RZ) and floor operations.
• Support safety inspections and maintain site compliance standards.

Data Center Operations (DCO)

• Diagnose hardware and network problems followed by physical repairs.
• Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment up to 18 kg may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).
• Ability to work at heights as required by operational tasks.
• Perform a variety of DCO procedures including break-and-fix repairs host-level decommissions (HLD) server rack decommissions (SRD) media removal media destruction and first responder duties.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues using SOPs and available documentation; elevate when actions deviate from established procedures.

Scope & Decision-Making

• Operate across one or more process paths within the DCO team applying knowledge to determine the correct task or procedure including slight deviations to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work is reviewed daily by supervision.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly via tickets SIMs task tracking entries and write-ups.
• Participate effectively in team meetings and present work to leaders.

Impact & Process Improvement

• Deliver work that impacts team metrics including ticket resolution decom throughput and safety compliance.
• Take action to improve operational excellence within DCO workflows.

Shift & On-Call

• Must be able to support shift-based schedules including nights weekends and on-call rotations as required by operational needs.

About the team

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS its in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (diversity) conferences inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home theres nothing we cant achieve in the cloud.

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Experience in computer networking
• High school or equivalent diploma
• Speak write and speak fluently in English
• Bachelors degree in IT computer science or equivalent
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
• Basic knowledge of Linux and experience with network protocols

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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