Data Center Engineering Technician - Hands-On Uptime

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 94,214,064 - 164,760,960; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure, including standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems, and life-safety equipment.

You will join a team that supports multiple locations, with on-site work, travel between centers as needed, and shifts that may be up to 12 hours or involve on-call rotations. This role is central to keeping AWS cloud operations resilient and secure.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed.
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational.
• Hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack-level events within internal SLA.

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission-critical data center infrastructure, including standby generators, switchgear, UPS, PDUs, cooling systems, and life-safety equipment.

You will join a team that supports multiple locations, with on-site work, travel between centers as needed, and shifts that may be up to 12 hours or involve on-call rotations. This role is central to keeping AWS cloud operations resilient and secure.