Network Deployment Planner - Scaling, DCC Communities

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a Network Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network.

• Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware.
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects.
• Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of established designs and products.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing and inter‑connectivity issues, including networking device configuration and low‑level application interaction.
• Up to 20% travel within geographical work area may be required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested.
• Troubleshoot cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.

• The ability to sit in front of a computer for the entire scheduled 8‑hour shift with appropriate breaks while maintaining a high level of alertness and attention to detail.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41 pounds or more.
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain.
• Work safely at heights and from ladders.

• Strategic Planning & Design Management
• Contribute in developing comprehensive 6‑8 month network implementation roadmaps aligned with AWS DC expansion targets.
• Create and optimize network position layouts and rack placement strategies for data centre floor space utilization.
• Review and contribute to High‑Level Design (HLD) documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to validate technical requirements and design specifications.
• Develop capacity planning models to ensure infrastructure scalability.
• Create standardized planning templates and methodologies for network implementations.
• Project & Resource Management
• Lead end‑to‑end project planning for multiple concurrent network implementation initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, milestones, and dependencies.
• Manage project scope, and quality parameters.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Improvise and optimize planning by incorporating lessons learned from latest deployed projects, iteratively.
• Coordinate across cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment on project deliverables.
• Track and report weekly project progress and otherwise inform key stakeholders.
• Supply Chain & Inventory Planning
• Develop project inventory forecasts and requirements.
• Optimize developed counts by utilizing prior surplus spares.
• Coordinate with procurement teams for strategic resource acquisition.
• Manage vendor relationships and delivery schedules.
• Establish and stick to procurement timelines aligned with project schedules.
• Program Governance & Process Excellence
• Establish and maintain project management frameworks and best practices.
• Develop sustainable and repeatable planning processes.
• Create and maintain project documentation and reporting standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning methodologies.
• Build and maintain stakeholder communication channels.
• Coordinate with regional teams for standardized planning approaches and optimized lesson learned based iterative optimized planning.

• 1+ years of computer networking experience.
• 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.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.

• 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…