Network Deploy Technician, ID Deploy Optical Team

Amazon.com, Inc.•Manassas, VA

35d

About The Position

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. At Amazon, we're working to be Earth's most Customer-centric Company and Earth's Best Employer. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build and expand the Cloud, this is your chance to make history. AWS is looking for a Network Deploy Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. 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. The position's responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day to day assistance with capacity management. You will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Network Leadership and Technical Project Managers. You will leverage your experience supporting large scale, enterprise class networks as well as network implementation and troubleshooting. As a Network Deploy Technician, you will work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with regular peer and customer interaction. In addition to providing management and support of AWS' vast network infrastructure, Network Deploy Technicians establish and follow best practices and refine operational procedures.

Requirements

High school or equivalent diploma
1+ years of relevant work in a data center or other critical environment experience
Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers

Nice To Haves

Data center experience Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+,)
Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment
Experience with common tools related to network troubleshooting, including VFLs, OTDR and power meters
Understanding of infrastructure technologies, including Routers, Switches, Load Balancers and Firewalls
Knowledge of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, GNU/Linux) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Responsibilities

Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
Collaboration with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
Up to 30% travel within geographical work area is required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested, including internationally
Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords
Specifying Power and Cooling requirements and ensuring Hardware Racking/Stacking completed for new equipment
Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
Moving and lifting computer equipment up to 40 lbs
Availability to work in an environment that operates 24/7