Data Center Operation Technician, AWS

Job ID: 3140532 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.Application deadline: Feb 25, 2026At 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.The Infrastructure Operations organization is looking for Data Center Technicians to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. This position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. It involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on‐call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to success. In addition to hardware and network repair, candidates will install equipment, create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site‐level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7 and on a rotating shift schedule.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.A Day in the LifeTake ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution.Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context.Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting.Be biased to act in the absence of direction or support.Improve effectiveness through process innovation.Be able to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.Shift work will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.Basic Qualifications3+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent.3+ years of operations and on‐call support for data center facilities, mission‐critical plants, or production facilities.3+ years of experience with networking, or computer hardware. Knowledge of Linux/Unix administration.Preferred QualificationsExperience in Linux systems administration and/or development.Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment & troubleshooting methodologies.4+ years of data center engineering or operations experience.Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or experience deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Windows Server and experience in Linux OS and network troubleshooting.Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.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.Colorado $62,100 – $108,800 annuallyLearn more about our benefits at #J-18808-Ljbffr