Cloud Network Deployment Engineer

Amazon Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Network Deployment Technician to build and maintain a Cloud Computing backbone across data center and colocation sites in the Americas. You will install and configure routers, switches, and DWDM gear, and collaborate with teams to deliver capacity projects.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting cabling, site audits, and leading small deployments while upholding safety and AWS standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer networking experience
• 2+ years of Linux operating systems experience
• Experience in computer networking
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in a relevant technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Installation and configuration of routers, switches and DWDM hardware.
• Troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, network installations and configuration.
• Coordinating colocation remote hands for new capacity installations.
• Work cross functionally with internal partners to deliver network capacity projects.
• Resolving data center and facility issues.
• Identify, coordinate, and remediate outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues.
• Lead small to mid-size network deployment projects.
• Building relationships with remote teams to ensure swift response times to events.
• Performing site audits to ensure safety and quality meets AWS standards.
• Improving all operational processes within each site and/or cage.
• Providing status updates to stakeholders via internal tools.
• Decommissioning of cable and network hardware in collaboration with partner teams as needed.
• Physical Requirements (all physical requirements may be done with reasonable accommodations). This position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 40lbs; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
• This role may involve up to 50% travel; the vast majority is local travel but may have the potential to include domestic and international travel to support the organization.

Skills

Network engineering

Linux

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

DWDM hardware

Job description

Amazon AWS Infrastructure Services seeks a Network Deployment Technician to build and maintain a Cloud Computing backbone across data center and colocation sites in the Americas. You will install and configure routers, switches, and DWDM gear, and collaborate with teams to deliver capacity projects.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting cabling, site audits, and leading small deployments while upholding safety and AWS standards.