Network Deploy Technician, ID Deploy Optical Team

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 is also a requirement.

You will leverage your experience supporting large scale, enterprise class networks as well as network implementation and troubleshooting. As a Network Technician you will work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with regular peer and customer interaction. In addition to providing management and support of Amazon Web Services vast network infrastructure, Network Technicians establish and follow best practices and refine operational procedures.

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Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include:

• 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

• Up to 20% travel within geographical work area may be required; some travel outside traditional work area may be requested

• Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords

All physical requirements are expected with reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; and participate in group lifts for 41 pounds or more

• Ability to work in an environment that operates 24/7 with an ability to participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support as needed

• Some regional travel may be required

• Walk job sites in uneven terrain

• Work safely at heights and from ladders

Basic Qualifications:
- High school or equivalent diploma
- 2+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
- 2+ years of infrastructure architecture, database architecture and networking experience
- 2+ years of networking (such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP) experience

Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other related fields
- 3+ years of work in large-scale networking environments experience
- 2+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon's functional/technical depth and complexity

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

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $125,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

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