Data Center Technician (AWS)

Amazon; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

RSUs (restricted stock units)

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Technician to maintain and repair server hardware and networks across AWS data centers.

The role includes handling on-call rotations, travel between data center sites as needed, and collaboration with engineers, vendors, and contractors to ensure high availability of AWS services. The position requires 18+ months of hardware troubleshooting and 1/2 level networking experience, plus willingness to work varied shifts in a 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience.
• 18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience (including troubleshooting and repair).

Responsibilities

• Perform server rack installations, hardware break-fix on various components, troubleshoot network issues, respond to operational incidents that impact service availability, and carry out routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability of AWS services.
• Serve as a primary contact point for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform on-call duties and participate in scheduled maintenance and change management activities.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on analysis of operational issues.
• Help interview, train and onboard new team members.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking (L1/L2)

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job ID: 10427073 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure. You will maintain the heartbeat of the world's most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide.

Data Center Technician position involves in-depth hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair as well as participating in an on‑call rotation.

NOTE: Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H‑1B, TN, and other non‑immigrant visas, for this role.

NOTE: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Perform server rack installations, hardware break‑fix on various components, troubleshoot network issues, respond to operational incidents that impact service availability, and carry out routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability of AWS services.
• Serve as a primary contact point for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform on‑call duties and participate in scheduled maintenance and change management activities.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on analysis of operational issues.
• Help interview, train and onboard new team members.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds.
• Working in cramped and/or elevated locations.
• Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching.
• Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day.
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation.
• Work in an industrial environment.
• Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts).
• This role supports data centers in various operational stages; the position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.

Essential Requirements

• 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.
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility.
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

A Day in the Life

• Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution.
• Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context.
• Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting.
• Be biased to act in the absence of direction or support.
• Improve effectiveness through process innovation.

Basic Qualifications

• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• 18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience.
• 18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience (including troubleshooting and repair).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT‑related field (e.g., computer science, network engineering, etc.).
• Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+).
• Understanding of Linux or similar operating systems.
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience.
• Experience training and onboarding of new team members.

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Location: USA, PA, Berwick. Pay: $30.00 - $54.00 USD hourly. The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.