ID Tech, ID Storm

Amazon • Herndon, VA

4d • $30 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

Amazon is looking for an Infrastructure Delivery STORM Installation Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. This team will be responsible for traveling up to 90% of expected work weeks to regions across AMER. The team will operate by flying in to support Clusters capacity needs for our customers. 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.

To be successful in this role you should possess technical aptitude, written and oral communications skills and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. In addition, you must possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. You will be able to leverage your experience exercising high levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy. the ability to communicate and be present for team assignments across AMER will be critical for success.

Additionally, all candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Travel up to 90% of the working hours to new regions. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful.

Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
• Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers
• 18+ months of experience in data center or critical environment or similar technical roles: Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations
• 18+ months of experience with network cabling, optic types, and test equipment (VFL, power meter, OTDR, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a data center or other critical environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field (e.g. computer science, network engineering, etc.)
• Certifications in a relevant field (CCENT, Network+, CCNA)
• Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends

Responsibilities

• Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
• Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
• Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation,
• Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
• Safely using material handling tools and equipment

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage)
• 401(k) matching
• paid time off
• parental leave
• sign-on payments
• restricted stock units (RSUs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree