Data Center Network Technician, GND Deploy LHR

Amazon.com, Inc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) AIS in the United Kingdom is hiring a Network Technician to deliver hardware, fiber connectivity, and cabling for enterprise-scale data center projects. You’ll work with internal customers and vendors, install and troubleshoot networking gear, and drive delivery using established project practices.

You’ll travel within the regional work area, up to 20% and possibly internationally; strong communication, ITIL/LEAN/AGILE familiarity, and hands-on rack, patching, and

Qualifications

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience in networking.
• Experience in managing and troublshooting network, or experience with network troubleshooting tools (telnet, test-netconnection, tracert, tracetcp, iperf, ntttcp, dig, and packet capture tools).
• Ability to specify power and cooling requirements, participate in hardware racking/stacking, and actively contribute to the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware. Be able to move and lift computer equipment up to 50lbs
• Proficient in network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, including VFL, power meter, and OTDR. Familiarity with cabling best practices and methodologies.
• Ability to travel within geographical work area is required, up to 20% travel outside traditional work area may be required possibly including international travel., Experience with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, Xen), or experience in networking administration and troubleshooting and experience in software development
• Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, etc.) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Proficient in IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
• Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
• Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation
• Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
• Safely using material handling tools and equipment
• Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking experience

Network troubleshooting tools

Hardware installation and lifting

Cable and fiber testing

Virtualization and networking admin

Networking protocols (BGP, OSPF)

ITIL/LEAN/AGILE

Tools

VMware

Xen

Hypervisors

Job description

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our growing team within networking scaling. The position responsibilities involve delivering the hardware, configuration and fiber connectivity of interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers. Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. They will be highly competent in all aspects of installation and troubleshooting of networking hardware, software and fiber connectivity, all combined with a proven project delivery methodology. This position will work with minimum supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. Network Technicians are expected to work with established best practices to refine operational procedures, develop new tooling and constantly think proactively and innovatively. The desire and ability to work in an ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success Key job responsibilities Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation, Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities Safely using material handling tools and equipment Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided A day in the life 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. There's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Experience in networking
• Experience in managing and troublshooting network, or experience with network troubleshooting tools (telnet, test-netconnection, tracert, tracetcp, iperf, ntttcp, dig, and packet capture tools)
• Ability to specify power and cooling requirements, participate in hardware racking/stacking, and actively contribute to the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware. Be able to move and lift computer equipment up to 50lbs
• Proficient in network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, including VFL, power meter, and OTDR. Familiarity with cabling best practices and methodologies.
• Ability to travel within geographical work area is required, up to 20% travel outside traditional work area may be required possibly including international travel., Experience with virtualization (Hypervisors, VMware, Xen), or experience in networking administration and troubleshooting and experience in software development
• Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, etc.) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Proficient in IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies (a plus)Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
• 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, AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do., Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.