Data Center Technician, West Region, Military & Veterans Encouraged

Amazon; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Technician for the West Region to support regional data center sites across OR, NV, AZ. The role covers hardware diagnostics, server repairs, and on‑call rotations to ensure 24/7 availability of AWS services.

Travel across region and relocation within the West may be required. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, software and network teams, handling incidents, and helping onboard new team members.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting.
• 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field or equivalent military/professional IT experience.
• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Experience training and onboarding of new team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform server rack installations, hardware break‑fix, troubleshooting network issues, and responding to incidents to maintain service availability.
• Serve as primary contact point for internal and external stakeholders including engineers and vendors.
• Perform on‑call duties and participate in maintenance and change management.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvements based on issue analysis.
• Assist in interviewing, training and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking (L1/2)

Linux/Unix administration

On-call experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT-related field

Job description

Data Center Technician, West Region, Military & Veterans Encouraged

ID lavoro: 10476300 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Regional coverage: This is a regional pooling requisition for the West region, covering data center sites across the following states: OR, NV, AZ. Candidates may be considered for roles at any active or upcoming data center location within these states, based on business need. Ability to travel to or relocate within the region may be required.

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! You'll play a pivotal role in maintaining 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.

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 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.

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

• Performing server rack installations, hardware break‑fix on various components, troubleshooting network issues, responding to operational incidents that impact service availability, and carrying out routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to the overall availability of AWS services
• Serving as a primary contact point for both internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors
• Performing on‑call duties and participating in scheduled maintenance and change management activities
• Contributing to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on your analysis of operational issues
• Helping to interview, train and onboard new team members

Physical Requirements

• 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).
• This role supports data centers in various o perational 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

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.

Qualifications / Experience

• 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
• 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.

Qualifiche Preferenziali

• 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 .

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