Data Center Operations

Amazon•Montreal, QC

31d•$32 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is growing rapidly and is looking for a Data Center Technician to join its expanding Infrastructure Operations team. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a dynamic technology company and a global leader in the data center space. The position will ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels for data center operations. This position includes computer hardware and network diagnostics, as well as physical repair. This position may also include participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates must be able to work independently and in a team. Establishing work priorities, organizational skills, effective communication and the ability to respond quickly are essential to success. In addition to repairing computer equipment and networks, the candidate will install equipment, produce documentation, provide innovative solutions and resolve problems inside the data center. This team works in a 24/7 environment. Starting from your ‘Day One’, we provide an on boarding process and continuous training and growth opportunities. You will work independently and with your colleagues as you gain an understanding of data centers and be at the forefront of this transformational technology. There will be opportunities to expand within the team and the organization as AWS encourages all Amazonians to exceed the expectations of our customers. AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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. AWS 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. 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. 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. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do. 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. 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. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Requirements

1+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
1+ years of network and operating system support experience, or Bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

Nice To Haves

2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
Knowledge of operating systems, hardware, storage, network, security, database administration and cloud infrastructure
Bachelor's degree within last 12 months in Information Management, Informatics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related discipline
Experience deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Windows Server, or experience in Linux and Networking protocols and experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities
2+ years of repair of material handling equipment experience
Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating system
Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities, or experience in Network protocols like DNS/DHCP/TCP and experience in Linux OS and network troubleshooting
Experience coordinating cross-functional inputs, meeting deadlines, and effectively managing competing priorities

Responsibilities

Onsite coverage as a Team in shifts and/or weekly oncall
Responding to high-severity events within SLAs
Participate in Data Center power & cooling events
Break-fix of servers and network devices
Troubleshooting of network connections
Coordinating and building relationships with various Data Center teams
Interact with third party vendors & contractors
Seeking out ways to improve yourself and the processes and systems with which you work
Contribute to the development of other team members

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