AWS Data Center Technician – 24/7 On-Call Support

Amazon; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 37,195 - 66,124; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $27–$48/hour

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Amazon is launching a new data center in Stafford, VA and is seeking Data Center Technicians to ensure availability and reliability. The role involves in‑depth hardware and network diagnostics, physical repair, and participation in an on‑call rotation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility). The position requires lifting equipment up to 40 pounds, travel regionally in Virginia, and working in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience.
• 1+ year of computer networking experience.
• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and network diagnostics and physical repairs.
• Participate in on‑call rotation and provide after‑hours support.
• Regularly lift and load equipment up to 40 pounds; assist with group lifts over 41 pounds.
• Work in a 24/7 operational environment.
• Travel regionally to Fredericksburg, Louisa, and Manassas as required.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Amazon is launching a new data center in Stafford, VA and is seeking Data Center Technicians to ensure availability and reliability. The role involves in‑depth hardware and network diagnostics, physical repair, and participation in an on‑call rotation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility). The position requires lifting equipment up to 40 pounds, travel regionally in Virginia, and working in a 24/7 environment.