Infra Decommission Technician, DCC Communities (AWS)

Amazon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 74,390; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Network & Cable Decommissioning Technician to decommission end-of-life network racks and remove legacy cabling in a Data Center environment.

The role collaborates with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to deliver tasks efficiently and safely. You will travel within the geographic area as needed (up to 25%), manage work through tickets, and document all actions.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hardware repair, cabling, data center operations, or technical project management experience.
• Understanding of decommissioning hardware/software and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Physical decommissioning of network and cable infrastructure in a data center environment.
• Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system/workflows.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders via ticketing system.
• Coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and ensure timely completion.
• Adhere to safety standards and maintain data center cleanliness.
• Read and comprehend data center build documentation and site layouts.

Skills

Hardware repair

Infrastructure cabling

Network deployment

Data center operations

Technical project management

Job description

Job ID: 3193404 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

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 currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven cable and network technician with a robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure. The Network & Cable Decommissioning team (NCD) are looking to hire a highly motivated, self‑driven decommissioning technician who will work closely with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to recover end‑of‑life network racks and infrastructure, and remove legacy abandoned cable. The NCD Tech will be responsible for executing assigned efforts and communicating status updates of those tasks.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Physical decommissioning of network and cable infrastructure in a Data Center environment.
• Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.
• Provide status updates to stakeholders via ticketing system.
• Effectively coordinate and deliver multiple tasks concurrently.
• Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.
• Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided.
• Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove obstacles.
• Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation and site‑specific layout material.
• Travel within geographical work area is required; up to 25% travel outside the traditional work area may be required.
• Scope effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned.
• All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system.
• Comfortable working at heights, including on ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts, while adhering to all safety protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, or Technical Project Management experience.
• Understanding of decommissioning hardware/software and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Up to 20% travel may be required.

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

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, VA, Herndon - 30.00-54.00 USD hourly