Data Center Cable Decommission Technician

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Network & Cable Decommissioning Technician to reclaim capacity by safely removing decommissioned legacy network equipment and cables. You will work with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams in a dynamic data center environment.

The role emphasizes safe work at height, adherence to safety protocols, and documentation of all tasks. Some travel is required as part of regional assignments.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, or Technical Project Management experience.
• Understanding decommissioning hardware/software and procedures.
• Ability to work in cramped spaces or elevated locations while following safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and working under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Physically decommission cable infrastructure in a data center environment.
• Manage and prioritize work through a ticketing system and workflows.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders via ticketing system.
• Coordinate multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Maintain data center cleanliness and quality workmanship.
• Follow production, safety and quality standards and industry best practices.
• Travel within the geographic area up to 25% as required.
• Document all efforts via ticketing system and create change requests when needed.

Skills

Hardware repair

Data center operations

Network deployment

Technical project management

Customer service under pressure

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Network & Cable Decommissioning Technician to reclaim capacity by safely removing decommissioned legacy network equipment and cables. You will work with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams in a dynamic data center environment.

The role emphasizes safe work at height, adherence to safety protocols, and documentation of all tasks. Some travel is required as part of regional assignments.