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Data Center Technician

Amazon, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Join our dynamic AWS team and become a critical guardian of global cloud infrastructure! You will play a pivotal role in maintaining the heartbeat of the world's most innovative technology platform, ensuring seamless data center operations that power millions of businesses and services worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Perform server rack installations and hardware break-fix on various components.

Troubleshoot network issues, respond to operational incidents that impact service availability, and carry out routine network, server hardware, and operating system repairs.

Serve as a primary contact point for internal and external stakeholders, including engineers, software developers, vendors, and contractors.

Participate in on-call duties and scheduled maintenance and change management activities.

Contribute to documentation and process improvement initiatives based on analysis of operational issues.

Help interview, train, and onboard new team members.

Physical Requirements

Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds.

Working in cramped and/or elevated locations.

Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching.

Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day.

Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation.

Essential 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.

You will be required to work shift work that will include days, nights, weekends, holidays.

About the Team Our Data Center Technician professionals possess industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while engaging other teams to resolve technical issues, drive resolution, and maintain service level agreements through proactive issue detection and reporting.

Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee‑led and company‑sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion of events fosters stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship & Career Growth We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s best employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship, and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Work/Life Balance We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

1+ years of computer networking experience.

1+ years of Linux operating systems experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience in computer networking.

Experience working with Linux operating systems.

Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.

Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.

Preferred Qualifications

Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.

Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.

Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.

Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment).

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 https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $55,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $125,100/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign‑on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.

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January 6, 2026 (Updated 30 minutes ago)

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