Network Deploy Technician, Deploy Optical Team; AWS

Job  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for an Infrastructure Delivery Network Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. By applying to this position your application will be considered for all locations we hire for in the United States. This includes, but is not limited to: VA (Manassas, Herndon, Chantilly, Auburn), OR (Boardman, Umatilla, Hermiston), OH (Columbus), CA (Santa Clara), given availability.

This position requires the successful candidate report to a site location.

As a Data Center Network Technician, 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. The position’s responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day‑to‑day assistance with capacity management. Our ideal candidate is sufficiently autonomous, detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, and has some experience in supporting large‑scale, enterprise‑class networks.

Network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology are also a requirement.

• 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 troubleshooting of network device configuration and low‑level application interaction.
• Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.
• Travel up to 20% within geographic work area; some travel outside traditional work area may be requested.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; participate in group lifts for 41 pounds or more.
• Work in an environment that operates 24/7, including on‑call rotation and after‑hours support as needed.
• Walk job sites in uneven terrain and work safely at heights and from ladders.
• Some regional travel may be required.

• High school or equivalent diploma.
• 1+ years of data center experience.

• Associate’s degree in information technology or computer science.
• 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience.
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, Cisco/CCNA, Linux (Redhat), Microsoft hardware (installation), AWS, or other industry relevant certifications.
• Experience with common tools related to network troubleshooting, including VFLs, OTDR and power meters.
• Knowledge of major command line protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, GNU/Linux) and common networking protocols (BGP, OSPF).

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

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