Data Center Technician, TS/SCI – 24/7 Ops

Socket.dev; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

Medical Advice Line

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking cleared Data Center Technicians to join our Infrastructure Operations team. You will resolve a range of datacenter issues, from hardware to networking, applying IT principles to real-world problems.

This role requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Expect to work at multiple sites with day/night shifts to support 24/7 operations, while upholding safety standards and service levels.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+.
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Associate's degree in IT-related field or equivalent professional or military experience, 2+ years with server hardware and 1+ year with UNIX/Linux, plus Security+ or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Engage in physical data center activities including capacity planning, rack deployment, cabling, and decommissioning.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, monitor systems, and coordinate with teams to drive resolution.
• Work shifts including days/nights/weekends/holidays to support 24/7 operations.
• Follow safety and security protocols in a high-availability data center environment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

UNIX/Linux

Hardware experience

Networking basics

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in IT-related field

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Tools

Dell servers

HP servers

Networking certifications (CCNA/Network+)

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking cleared Data Center Technicians to join our Infrastructure Operations team. You will resolve a range of datacenter issues, from hardware to networking, applying IT principles to real-world problems.

This role requires US citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. Expect to work at multiple sites with day/night shifts to support 24/7 operations, while upholding safety standards and service levels.