NW Deployment Build Lead , DCC Communities

NW Deployment Build Lead I, DCC Communities

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.

• Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams.
• Perform process improvement by gathering data on common failures or waste and working with supporting teams to eliminate or minimize them.
• Perform rigorous hardware verification inspections to ensure quality on server racks, networking devices, and associated components.
• Launch new network capacity.
• Assist Deployment Technicians with rack deployments on heavy deployment days or with the Cabling team as required.
• Ensure adherence to timelines.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
• Coordinate design, project timeline/schedule, and construction works.

• Stay customer focused.
• Exhibit excellent judgment.
• Maintain high standards and never be satisfied with the status quo.
• Dive deep and stay in touch with the details of the business and technology.
• Strive for innovation and simplification.
• Show passion and convictions and inspire passion in others.
• Develop strong negotiation, communication, project‑management, and reporting skills.
• Be results oriented.
• Think big.

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ year of computer networking experience.
• 2+ years of computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, data center operations, or technical project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing computer hardware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in cramped spaces or 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).
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in large‑scale data center network implementations and support.
• Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
• Experience with IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Amazon Data Services, Inc.

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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