DESCRIPTION
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.
We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our team within network infrastructure deployment. The candidate will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the expansion of our next-generation networks.
The position responsibilities will include scaling support of several data center locations and be responsible for day to day assistance with capacity management. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Technical Program Managers.
Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience of supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers are required. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential.
Key job responsibilities
1. Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow
2. Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
3. Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low to mid-level application interaction
4. Troubleshoot cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.
5. Specify Power and Cooling requirements and ensure Hardware Racking/Stacking is completed for new equipment
6. Complete customer requests via Remedy trouble ticketing system
7. Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* High school or equivalent diploma
* Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
* Experience in networking
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
* Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment and troubleshooting methodologies
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