Data Center Technician — AWS, TS/SCI Cleared, 24/7 Ops

Amazon; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

RSUs

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a cleared Data Center Technician in the Fairfax, VA area to resolve datacenter infrastructure issues, including hardware, fiber, and networking. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking capacity, rack deployment, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting. Occasional shift work and on-site presence are expected to support 24/7 operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Associate's degree in information technology or computer science or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in physical data center activities including capacity planning and rack deployment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, fiber, networking, and related issues.
• Assist in rack cabling, decommissioning, and hardware maintenance.

Skills

US Citizen TS/SCI clearance

Troubleshooting

Shift readiness 24/7

Education

Associate's degree in IT or CS

Tools

Networking hardware

Fiber optics

Rack deployment

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a cleared Data Center Technician in the Fairfax, VA area to resolve datacenter infrastructure issues, including hardware, fiber, and networking. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph and US citizenship.

Responsibilities include planning and tracking capacity, rack deployment, cabling, and hardware troubleshooting. Occasional shift work and on-site presence are expected to support 24/7 operations.