Infrastructure Decommission Technician, Network and Cable Decomm (NCD)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on896, Young Dairy Court, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, United States
About the Team
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We are the people who keep the cloud running, supporting all AWS data centers and the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We tackle the most challenging problems, managing thousands of variables impacting the supply chain.
The Network & Cable Decommissioning (NCD) team is currently expanding. We are a diverse group of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, and operations managers. We collaborate across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost.
About the Role
You will join a fast-paced environment as a Network & Cable Decommissioning Technician. In this role, you will work closely with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to recover rack space, remove cabling infrastructure, and sanitize legacy network equipment. Your day-to-day involves executing physical decommissioning tasks in a data center environment, managing priorities through ticketing systems, and ensuring all work is documented and compliant with safety and quality standards.
You will be responsible for reading and comprehending data center build documentation and site-specific layouts, creating change requests, and coordinating multiple tasks concurrently. This role requires effective communication with stakeholders to provide status updates and remove obstacles. You will also be expected to deliver sustainable, repeatable solutions with a focus on continuous improvement.
Hiring Process
AWS values diverse experiences and encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single preferred qualification. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, we want to hear from you.
Our inclusive culture fosters curiosity and connection through employee-led affinity groups and inclusion events. We offer endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and career-advancing resources to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. We strive for work-life harmony, offering flexibility so that achieving success at work never comes at the expense of home life.
Equal Opportunity
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit our accommodations page for more information.
Work location
Work model: On-site
896, Young Dairy Court, Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20170, United States
Herndon, Virginia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleManage work priorities and document all efforts through ticketing systems and workflows
- check_circleProvide structured status updates and feedback to stakeholders via ticketing systems
- check_circleCollaborate with peers and stakeholders to remove obstacles and ensure project success
- check_circleLeverage logical tools and systems to execute decommissioning efforts effectively
- check_circleDeliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes with a focus on continuous improvement
- check_circlePhysically decommission network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment
- check_circleCoordinate and deliver multiple tasks concurrently while maintaining Data Center cleanliness
- check_circleRead and comprehend datacenter build documentation and site-specific layout materials
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Requirements
- verified1+ years of computer networking experience
- verified1+ years of Linux operating systems experience
- verifiedBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- verified2+ years of knowledge of network and cabling, optic types, and test equipment
- verified2+ years of experience with network and cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- verified2+ years of experience coordinating workload and priorities through ticketing system
- verified2+ years of experience with data networking in datacenter environment
- verified2+ years of experience with installation and removal of equipment from datacentre racks/cabinets
- verified5+ years of experience with cabling in datacenter environment
- verified
Nice to Have
Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleHealth insurance including medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&Dcheck_circleSupplemental life plans and EAP with Mental Health Support and Medical Advice Linecheck_circleFlexible Spending Accounts and Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coveragecheck_circle401(k) matchingPaid time off and parental leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Aws, Linux, Computer Networking, Network And Cabling, Optic Types, Test Equipment, Network And Cabling Infrastructure, Ticketing System, Datacenter Environment, Cabling Infrastructure.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
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