Data Centre Technician , Data Centre Operations

Job  | Amazon Data Services UK Limited

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. 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. We’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, network engineers, supply‑chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. You’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

A unique opportunity to join AWS as a Data Centre Technician. You will become the primary resolver for your support team, gaining troubleshooting skills on one or more operating systems. You will troubleshoot and solve all but the most complex infrastructure issues, escalating to appropriate resolver groups when necessary. You create and maintain documentation on the technologies you support and convey standard operating procedures (SOPs) to junior staff.

You understand all aspects of the equipment you support, innovate and make decisions independently, and also take direction when given, paying attention to all details involved.

You are able to execute small projects on your own and work with your manager to plan and execute larger local projects. You act as an escalation point for junior technicians. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support.

Regular work schedule is Monday to Friday, with participation in an on‑call rotation and requirement to provide shift coverage during emergencies. This may include responding to after‑hours calls, working outside regular business hours, 12‑hour shifts, or rotating shifts to ensure operational coverage during critical situations. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

• Troubleshooting of facility and rack‑level events within internal Service‑Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Perform root cause analysis of equipment failures
• Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work
• Respond to off‑hour emergency calls per on‑call rotation for any one of the region’s sites
• Fully comply with all physical security procedures and policies
• Must be commutable to the Thames Valley Region

To be considered for this role you must be a UK national and able to obtain and maintain a UK Government Security Clearance. Further details are available here:

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in computer networking
• Experience working with Linux operating systems
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
• Data Centres are 24/7 environments; all interested candidates must be willing to work rotating shifts (day/night) as well as weekends

• 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
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)

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