Data Center Technician, Data Center Operations

**DESCRIPTION**:
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. 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 — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

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

Key job responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Linux-based server infrastructures with a focus on reliability and scalability.
Perform comprehensive system monitoring, diagnostics, and performance optimization
Configure and manage network hardware, including switches, routers, and complex cabling systems
Develop and maintain robust backup and disaster recovery strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless technological integration

A day in the life
As a successful Data Center Operations engineer, your day-to-day work will include:

- Installation and configurations on Data center Servers and Network systems
- Installation, troubleshooting and replacement of internal and external hardware parts of Servers and Network devices
- Work within a ticket-based environment and work on systematic problem resolution
- Work on rotational shift-based schedule to maintain high system reliability
- Collaborate with internal teams and share ideas and contribute in innovative projects to improve DC work environment and overall efficiencies.
- This is a physically active role, we are always on the move onsite.

About the team
Diverse Experiences

Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and Career growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related technical field - Proficiency in network protocols and network hardware configuration - Experience with network configuration and hardware troubleshooting - Comprehensive understanding of Linux/Unix administration principles - Proficiency in server booting technologies (POST, BIOS, PXE, Kickstart, GRUB/LILO) - Knowledge of network protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, Ethernet, L2/L3.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Linux certification and/or administration experience - RHCSA/RHCE, LPIC, Linux+
- Networking certification - CCENT/CCNA, Network+
- Scripting skills - e.g., Python, Ruby, Perl, Bash
- Server+, A+, CompTIA