- 4+ years of experience in delivering network projects - 2+ years of experience with optical troubleshooting, installation and deployment. Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, such as VFL, power meter, and OTDR. - Work closely with our Network Engineering &amp; Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products. - Ability to work collaboratively, remove project obstacles, and drive initiatives with various stakeholders - Data Center Operations experience (racking &amp; stacking devices, cable management, hot &amp; cold aisle containment knowledge). - Experience in participating in on-call rotations, and providing after-hours support in an environment that operates 24/7. - Experience with troubleshooting server devices and understanding key functions of internal outer components. - Understanding of file systems and Operating systems such as Linux, Windows, MAC. - Experience with storage devices - Excellent analytical skills - Project management skills - Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT) - Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies is a plus Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit <a href="https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations">https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations</a> for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $61,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $138,100/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 <a href="https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits">https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits</a>. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. 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. As a Colocation Technician in AWS, you will get to help build and maintain a Cloud Computing Infrastructure across a number of local and remote Edge locations in the Americas. The role involves some periods working independently from your team and requires the ability to drive change while maintaining excellent communication. Key job responsibilities • Installation and configuration of routers, switches and DWDM hardware. • Troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, network installations and configuration. • Coordinating colocation remote hands for new capacity installations. • Coordinating colocation remote hands and eyes for any network issues. • Resolving colocation facility issues. • Identify, coordinate, and remediate outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues. • Participating in small to mid-size projects creating or expanding colocation sites. • Building relationships with remote facilities to ensure swift response times to events. • Performing site audits to ensure safety and quality meets AWS standards. • Improving all operational processes within each site and/or cage. • Updating AWS tools. • Providing status updates to stakeholders via internal tools. • Decommissioning of cabling and network hardware in collaboration with partner teams as needed. • Physical Requirements (all physical requirements may be done with reasonable accommodations). • This position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift &amp; rack equipment up to 40lbs; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health &amp; safety guidelines. • This role involves up to 60% travel, the vast majority is local travel but may have potential to include some including some international travel at times. About the team Diverse Experiences AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying. 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 Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Mentorship &amp; 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 in the cloud.