Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Center Operation Technician, AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Application deadline: Feb 25, 2026
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.
The Infrastructure Operations organization is looking for Data Center Technicians to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on‑call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. 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.
About AWS Infrastructure Services 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.
A Day in the Life
Take ownership of technical issues brought by customers, 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 proactive issue detection and reporting
Act in the absence of direction or support
Improve effectiveness through process innovation
Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
Shift work will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of information technology (IT) experience, or a 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 Qualifications
Experience in Linux systems administration and/or development
Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment, and troubleshooting methodologies
4+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Windows Server and 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, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations .
The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Colorado $62,100 - $108,800 annually
Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID: A3140532
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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.
The Infrastructure Operations organization is looking for Data Center Technicians to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. This position involves hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on‑call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and with a team. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. 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.
About AWS Infrastructure Services 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.
A Day in the Life
Take ownership of technical issues brought by customers, 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 proactive issue detection and reporting
Act in the absence of direction or support
Improve effectiveness through process innovation
Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
Shift work will include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Basic Qualifications
3+ years of information technology (IT) experience, or a 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 Qualifications
Experience in Linux systems administration and/or development
Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment, and troubleshooting methodologies
4+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
Experience troubleshooting and debugging technical systems, or deploying, managing, and optimizing Microsoft Windows Server and 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, please visit
https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations .
The base salary range for this position is listed below. For salaried roles, your Amazon package will include listed sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Colorado $62,100 - $108,800 annually
Company – Amazon Data Services, Inc.
Job ID: A3140532
#J-18808-Ljbffr