Data Center Technician

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! As a Data Center Technician, you will maintain the heartbeat of the world’s most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide.

• Perform server rack installations, hardware break‑fix on various components, troubleshoot network issues, and respond to operational incidents that impact service availability.
• Carry out routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs to contribute to overall availability of AWS services.
• Serve as a primary contact point for internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors.
• Perform on‑call duties and participate in scheduled maintenance and change management activities.
• Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on analysis of operational issues.
• Help interview, train, and onboard new team members.

• Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds.
• 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.

• Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations, covering both night and day shifts.
• Possibly assigned to a facility still under development, which may require travel to established locations for training until the designated site becomes fully operational.

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed.
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites or until the assigned facility is operational.
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of the assigned facility.

• Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• 18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience.
• 18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience (including troubleshooting and repair).

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field (e.g., computer science, network engineering, etc.).
• Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+).
• Understanding of Linux or similar operating systems.
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience.
• Experience training and onboarding of new team members.

The base pay for this position ranges from $55,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $125,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon offers a total compensation package that may include equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

Posted:
January 2, 2026 (Updated about 2 hours ago)

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