ADC InfraOps Decom Tech

Overview

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc. The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to support deployments of new technology for AWS customers. In this role, you will process high volumes of customer data, ensuring all data is sanitized and all equipment is handled in strict accordance with security protocols.

All operations are governed by three core tenets:
Safety, Security, and Availability.

Responsibilities include the physical removal of hardware, equipment inventory management, Network Decommissioning, and multi-team coordination to ensure decommissioning milestones are completed on schedule. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a high level of attention to detail, self-direction, and accountability, and be capable of performing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy while communicating effectively across multiple teams in AWS.

• Coordinate with teams across AWS to ensure decommissioning preparation work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Remove End of Life (EOL) IT equipment in accordance with documented safety, security, and environmental procedures.
• Sanitize all customer data while maintaining secure chain of custody for data and equipment throughout the decommissioning process.
• Conduct inventories of decommissioned equipment, ensuring records are accurate and current.
• Participate in operational meetings to align priorities, progress, and potential issues during decommissioning operations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and conduct continuous improvement initiatives that improve the decommissioning process.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in confined and/or elevated spaces.
• Travel may be required to support multiple sites in the region.

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
• Knowledge of server hardware and components
• Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above

• 1+ years of data center experience
• Experience with the physical decommissioning of IT equipment such as servers, switches, routers, and cabling in a data center or similar environment
• Familiarity with data sanitization methods and standards
• Experience with asset tracking, inventory management systems, or equipment lifecycle management

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