NW Deployment Build Lead , Infra - GND; AWS

Job :  | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

AWS is looking for a Network Deploy Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work with minimum supervision 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.

Responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day-to-day assistance with capacity management. You will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Network Leadership and Technical Project Managers.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
• Collaborating with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
• Troubleshooting networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords
• Specifying power and cooling requirements and ensuring hardware racking/stacking completed for new equipment
• Participating in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware

Physical requirements:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• Work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in primary responder rotation and provide after-hours support as needed
• Work in cramped and/or elevated and/or noisy environments
• Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

Travel is required within and outside of the regional work area. A reliable personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license are required.

A day in the life includes:

• Managing the first level networking devices for customer racks, tracking intake and delivery, and coordinating with onsite teams for rack space, power, and cooling.
• Building console and room infrastructure to expand space and capacity for customer racks.
• Working with
  -Scaling peers to build higher-level networking devices.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• 1+ year of computer networking experience
• High school or equivalent diploma

Preferred Qualifications:

• Data center experience and industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+)
• Experience with common tools related to network troubleshooting, including VFLs, OTDR, and power meters

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.

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

Amazon offers a competitive starting pay of  USD hourly in Sparks, NV. Benefits include EAP, mental health support, medical advice line, and 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at

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