Data Center Network Deployment Specialist

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

AWS is seeking a Network Deploy Technician to join our infrastructure operations team in Herndon, VA. You will contribute to the stability and scalability of our next‑generation networks and help automate day‑to‑day network operations.

You will collaborate with internal customers and vendors, support large‑scale enterprise networks, and participate in migration, hardware rollout, and 24/7 on‑call coverage as required.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• 1+ years of Linux operating system experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Scale support of multiple data center locations and provide day‑to‑day assistance with capacity management.
• Collaborate with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution, under the direction of Network Leadership and Technical Project Managers.
• Leverage experience supporting large‑scale enterprise‑class networks and perform network implementation and troubleshooting.
• Manage AWS’ vast network infrastructure, establish and follow best practices, and refine operational procedures.
• Use a ticketing system and workflows to manage work and priorities, completing customer requests and projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remove project obstacles.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and interconnectivity issues, including patch panels and cords.
• Specify power and cooling requirements and ensure hardware racking/stacking is completed for new equipment.
• Participate in migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware.
• Travel within and outside the regional work area as required; maintain a reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Networking basics

Linux experience

Hardware troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Ticketing system usage

Education

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

Tools

Telnet

Traceroute

IPerf

Packet capture tools

Dig

Job description

AWS is seeking a Network Deploy Technician to join our infrastructure operations team in Herndon, VA. You will contribute to the stability and scalability of our next‑generation networks and help automate day‑to‑day network operations.

You will collaborate with internal customers and vendors, support large‑scale enterprise networks, and participate in migration, hardware rollout, and 24/7 on‑call coverage as required.