Network Deployment Planner — Data Center Capacity

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a highly skilled Network Deployment Planner to manage interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network deployments across data center locations.

You will review forecasts and ensure resources are available for execution, collaborating with procurement, engineering and program managers to deliver capacity on time. The ideal candidate has strong networking knowledge, data center experience, and project management discipline.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with project management.
• 1+ years of in data center or critical environment in Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations experience.
• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to timelines.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement.
• Work closely with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
• Knowledge of network cabling and optic types.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Familiarity with common networking terms.
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Coordination of design, project timeline/schedule and construction milestones.
• Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management. Must be well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.

Skills

Computer networking

Project management

Data center operations

Network hardware cabling

Copper & fiber cabling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

Tools

Ticketing system

Job description

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a highly skilled Network Deployment Planner to manage interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network deployments across data center locations.

You will review forecasts and ensure resources are available for execution, collaborating with procurement, engineering and program managers to deliver capacity on time. The ideal candidate has strong networking knowledge, data center experience, and project management discipline.