Cleared Engineering Operations Technician, ADC InfraOps DCEO (AWS)

Amazon; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs

Job summary

Amazon is hiring a Cleared Engineering Operations Technician in Ohio to operate and maintain critical data center infrastructure. The role involves mechanical and electrical equipment, daily rounds, and 12‑hour rotating shifts, with strict safety adherence and on‑site responsibilities.

Required are 2+ years of relevant experience and a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. A bachelor’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field is preferred, with data center experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of network design and low‑voltage cabling.
• Data center engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment (generators, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs).
• Troubleshoot facility‑level events within internal SLAs.
• Perform basic maintenance tasks (filters, HVAC, rack power installs).
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Work 12‑hour shifts on rotating schedules (days/nights).
• Take daily readings (temperatures, voltages, currents).
• Use CMMS to manage builds and spare parts.

Skills

Safety procedures

CMMS usage

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Cleared Engineering Operations Technician, ADC InfraOps DCEO

Job ID: 10412464 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. You will join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, including generators, switchgears, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, pumps, motors, VFDs, and building automation systems.
• Troubleshoot facility‑level events inside internal SLAs.
• Perform limited maintenance tasks such as filter changes, HVAC preventive maintenance, rack power installs, rack PDU replacements, and rack ATS replacements.
• Provide support to Data Center Operations technicians.
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
• Work 12‑hour shifts on a rotating schedule (3‑, 4‑, or 5‑day workweeks, days or nights).
• Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment during routine rounds/log taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.).
• Utilize the internal CMMS to manage building workflows and spare‑part inventory.
• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Respond to off‑hour emergency calls per the on‑call rotation for any of the region’s sites.
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies.
• Drive innovation while reducing operational costs in the facilities.
• Manipulate small wires and objects as required.
• Walk job sites on uneven terrain, work at heights, carry or move up to 39 pounds (or 40 pounds with group lifts), bend or twist into unusual positions, push or pull heavy objects, and work in noisy environments.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 or more years of data center engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of network design and layout, low‑voltage (copper/fiber) cabling.
• Experience in data center engineering.
• Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the day without becoming overly tired.

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription), life and AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, mental health support, medical advice line, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

Base salary range: $37.00 – $65.00 per hour (US, OH, Plain City). Compensation also includes sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs) and is determined by experience, qualifications, and location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.