Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician (DCO), Data Center OperationsAWS 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. Data Center Operations designs, installs & maintains the world’s largest Cloud Computing Infrastructure. We are looking for a skilled Data Centre Linux & HW Engineer at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (“ADSIPL”) with a passion for technology to help us expand AWS Cloud offerings to the next level. ADSIPL offers an exciting, dynamic and challenging environment encouraging creativity and personal development while maintaining AWS computing environments in a secure, scalable, and cost-effective manner. At ADSIPL, career progression is part of our environment. We want you to progress. If your career path is in Systems, Network or Database Engineering, Software Development or maybe AWS Support, Technical Operations or perhaps Project Management, we will create a development plan to enable you to succeed reaching those goals. This begins on Day OneKey Job ResponsibilitiesYou work as part of the Operations team, whose primary responsibility is the maintenance and upkeep of the data center infrastructure.Your role and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, server rack installation, hardware break‑fix on various components, troubleshooting network issues and responding to emergent situations that affect operational stability.You may be the primary contact point for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Technical Operations) and external service partners (Hardware Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others).You will work and meet SLAs against assigned trouble tickets via a directed workflow, be the first line touch point for hardware troubleshooting and technical issues.You perform on‑call duties and will participate in Data Center operations, handling scheduled maintenance and change management activities that require monitoring of the data center infrastructure.You participate in team meetings for metric analysis and to discuss achieving daily/weekly goals.You possess knowledge of the policies and procedures, including safety and security, within your department, and understand the appropriate application of such knowledge.You contribute to documentation on technical issues through root cause analysis for operational issues that occur, and contribute to process improvement initiatives relevant to the data center environment.More experienced technicians may assist in training less experienced members of the team.This position also has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 20kg; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.You will cover a 24x7 shift rotation.A Day in the LifeYou will support DC (Data Center) infrastructure equipment (e.g. racks, servers, networking devices, hardware components, cables, etc.).You will follow the instructions ticket‑based environment and work on systematic problem resolution and perform routine operation activities on hardware, or spare parts, including rack install, server break‑fix, rack decom etc.You will perform on‑call duties and will participate in Data Center operations, handling scheduled maintenance and change management activities that require monitoring of the data center infrastructure.Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.You will be involved with site management and maintain tidiness in operation areas.Your role also has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 20kg; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.Your role involves covering 24x7 shift rotation.About the TeamDiverse Experiences. Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.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 we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture.Inclusive Team Culture. AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams.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 QualificationsKnowledge of server hardware and componentsKnowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment and troubleshooting methodologies2+ years of data center experiencePreferred QualificationsExperience working in a colocation data center facilityExperience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repairExperience in networkingOur inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. 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