Data Center Shift Engineer: 24/7 Reliability & Ops

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, Shift Engineer to ensure 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems for mission‑critical servers.

This front‑line role covers hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with contractors. The position involves on‑site work, shift rotations, and travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• 1+ years of electrical facilities maintenance, or 1+ years of mechanical facilities

Responsibilities

• Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance.
• Perform limited maintenance tasks to include: filter changes, battery system PMs, and Rack PDU & Rack ATS replacements.
• Assist in performing root cause analysis for operational issues.
• Perform first level trouble‑shooting for facility and rack level events.
• Ensure all personnel on site utilize proper safety methodology.
• Work on‑call and a rotating schedule when required.
• Take daily operational readings and provide to Senior Engineers for metrics reporting.
• Perform basic support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Sterling, VA seeks a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician, Shift Engineer to ensure 24/7 reliability of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems for mission‑critical servers.

This front‑line role covers hands‑on maintenance, troubleshooting, and coordination with contractors. The position involves on‑site work, shift rotations, and travel between sites as needed.