Data Center Engineer/Technician (Saudi National Only), Data Center Operations, AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Data Services Saudi Arabia Limited One Person Company in Riyadh is hiring Data Center Engineers to join the Infrastructure Operations team. You will work on datacenter IT infrastructure, diagnosing hardware and network problems and performing repairs.

You'll troubleshoot within SLAs, conduct root cause analysis, and assist with safety practices. This role requires a Bachelor's in IT/CS and Saudi nationality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience in computer networking, or experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles.
• Saudi National only.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing hardware and network problems followed by physical repairs.
• Troubleshooting events within internal SLAs.
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations).

Skills

Networking basics

Linux systems

Hardware repair

Education

Bachelor's in IT/CS

Job description

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.

AWS is looking for Data Center Engineers/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.

DATA CENTER OPERATIONS (DCO)

This Position Involves

• Diagnosing hardware and network problems followed by physical repairs
• Troubleshooting events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations)

About The Team

Diverse Experiences

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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

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.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to pride 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

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in computer networking, or experience working with Linux operating systems
• Computer networking experience, or experience working with Linux operating systems
• Computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles
• Saudi National only

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working to appropriate health & safety standards and regulations
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system and coordination with Manager
• Knowledge of cabling best practices
• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)

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Company - Data Services Saudi Arabia Limited One Person Company

Job ID: A10501147