Data Center Network Deployment Lead

Amazon Inc.; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

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

The role requires autonomy, attention to detail, strong communication, and expertise in networking hardware and fiber connectivity. You will work with automation tools and CLI, engage with external vendors, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet project timelines while supporting AWS data centers globally.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in computer networking and related hardware troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Initial cabling planning, installation, validation, and quality assessment.
• Engaging external contractors including newly onboarded cabling vendors.
• Planning and coordinating with stakeholders to determine device and cabling requirements, scheduling resources, and reporting progress.
• Installation of, racking and stacking networking devices, patching fiber cabling, and configuring devices using automation tools and 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 experience

Linux experience

Hardware troubleshooting

Network design

Cable management

Education

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

Job description

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

The role requires autonomy, attention to detail, strong communication, and expertise in networking hardware and fiber connectivity. You will work with automation tools and CLI, engage with external vendors, and coordinate with stakeholders to meet project timelines while supporting AWS data centers globally.