Mission-Critical Data Center Technician (TS/SCI)

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Sign‑on payment

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission‑critical electrical and mechanical systems across AWS data centers in Virginia.

The role focuses on keeping 24/7 uptime and involves monitoring BMS/EPMS, rack installs, and preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include site rounds, incident response, technical writing for change management, and coordinating with contractors.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Microsoft Office product and application experience.
• 2+ years of electrical and mechanical experience.
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Current, active U.S. Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily building rounds to monitor electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment.
• Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS).
• Assist in troubleshooting facility and rack‑level events within SLAs.
• Perform rack installs and decommissioning within SLAs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Prepare technical documentation to support change management.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors and ensure compliance with procedures and local laws.
• Work shifts up to 12 hours and may rotate by site; some locations have on‑call rotations.
• Role may support more than one location/site.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Electrical & Mechanical

Flexible schedule

Security clearance TS/SCI

Education

Associate or higher in related field

Tools

BMS

EPMS

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technician to maintain and troubleshoot mission‑critical electrical and mechanical systems across AWS data centers in Virginia.

The role focuses on keeping 24/7 uptime and involves monitoring BMS/EPMS, rack installs, and preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include site rounds, incident response, technical writing for change management, and coordinating with contractors.