Data Center Technician, Data Center Operations

Socket.dev; Plain Township (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Technician to help ensure availability and reliability of AWS data center operations. You will perform hardware and network diagnostics, participate in on‑call rotations, and work shifts to support 24/7 operations.

The role requires lifting up to 40 pounds, working in industrial environments, and flexible scheduling including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience or related IT experience.
• 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking experience including troubleshooting and repair.
• Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or equivalent professional/military IT experience (preferred).
• Experience in data center or critical environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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/descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely.
• Work in an industrial environment.
• Shift work to cover 24/7 operations (nights and days).

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking basics

Flexible schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for Data Center Technicians to join our rapidly expanding team. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. This position involves in-depth hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair as well as participating in an on‑call rotation.

This role will require access to the GovCloud. Logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)

Key job responsibilities

• Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each
• 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)

A day in the life

Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they:

• 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
• Are biased to act in the absence of direction or support
• Improve effectiveness through process innovation

You will be required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays.

About the team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

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

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT‑related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT‑related roles
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Experience training and onboarding of new team members

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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.

USA, OH, PLAIN CITY - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly