Decom Tech, Data Center Operations

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Aurora, Colorado seeks a Decommissioning Technician to process legacy data center equipment and securely sanitize customer media in a fast-paced, process-driven environment.

The role requires attention to detail, the ability to perform repetitive tasks without deviation, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A US Citizenship and active TS/SCI with polygraph is required to support government security needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
• 1+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Responsibilities

• 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
• Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in cramped and/or elevated locations
• 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

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Security clearance

Data center experience

Decommissioning assets

Labeling & barcodes

PC hardware knowledge

Tools

Barcoding

Job description

Application deadline: Sep 13, 2026

Description

The Decommissioning Technical team is responsible for processing and facilitating large scale legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed off premises. Team members will also process large volumes of customer media to ensure that all customer media is sanitized and properly managed. Proper accountability of equipment throughout the process is of great importance.

This position requires candidates to be a self-starter, highly motivated individual who can adhere to strict processes and be able to diligently perform repetitive tasks with no deviation and deliver consistent results.

Team Members will be working in a team environment not only with other members of the team, but also from other teams and must be able to communicate and promote cross-team functionality.

Amazon Data Centers protect customer data with utmost vigilance, and selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without fault and adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that ensures customer data is protected and properly handled.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.

Key job responsibilities

Our technicians 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
• Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work in cramped and/or elevated locations
• 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

About The Team

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.

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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
• 1+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of data center experience, knowledge of cloud computing technologies, and previous experience migrating and decommissioning of data center assets
• Decommissioning and processing of legacy hardware out of the data center facilities, unpacking/repacking fragile electronics, and relocating and moving of large enterprise equipment
• Experience tracking and accounting for a large amount of IT parts, creating/attaching labels and barcodes, and hard drive installation and removal, and destruction
• Basic Networking removal/installation and clearing of configurations, updating progress through a web ticketing system, and familiarity with basic PC components/hardware: HDD/SSD/Flash/Removable storage media Ram/CPU/Motherboard/Input-Output devices
• Previous experience working on IT equipment (racking & stacking gear, cable management, building computers, troubleshooting PC/Desktops/Laptops)

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, CO, Aurora - 30.00 - 54.00 USD hourly

Company

Amazon Data Services, Inc.