Data Center Network Deployment Lead

Amazon Inc.; Pennington Gap (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a Network Deployment Project Lead to own end-to-end medium to large-scale data center cabling deployments, including migrations, new sites, and new regions.

The role requires autonomous work ethic, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with networking hardware, Linux, and fiber connectivity. Occasional travel up to 50% across AMER is expected.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or related field.
• Experience in computer networking.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Initial cabling planning, installation, validation, and quality assessment.
• Engaging external contractors including newly onboarded cabling vendors.
• Plan with stakeholders to determine device and cabling requirements and resources.
• Install, rack, patch networking devices, and configure devices using automation tools/CLI.
• Validation, device troubleshooting and stress testing prior to capacity delivery.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% including local and international assignments across AMER.

Skills

Networking basics

Linux experience

Hardware troubleshooting

Cable management

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

Ticketing system

Automation tools

CLI / command line

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Covington, GA is seeking a Network Deployment Project Lead to own end-to-end medium to large-scale data center cabling deployments, including migrations, new sites, and new regions.

The role requires autonomous work ethic, attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with networking hardware, Linux, and fiber connectivity. Occasional travel up to 50% across AMER is expected.