Cable Installation Technician, Infra - GND

About AWS Infrastructure Services

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We keep the cloud running, supporting 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 in 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 across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing almost infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost. Experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Amazon is looking for an Infrastructure Delivery Installation Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive stability and sustainability of next-generation networks and assist in developing innovative ways to automate and scale our network.

• Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
• Installing fiber and copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
• Ensuring proper safety and security standards during cabling and rack installation
• Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
• Safely using material handling tools and equipment
• Traveling within and outside of regional work area is required.

A network cabling technician installs, terminates, and tests network cables following detailed plans and maintaining strict safety and quality standards. The day involves working in various environments, managing tools and documentation, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring clean, well-organized cable infrastructure.

• High school or equivalent diploma
• 1+ year of experience in any of the following or similar technical or vocational roles: computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, data center operations, technical project management
• Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+)
• Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
• Experience with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment
• Knowledge of major command line protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, GNU/Linux) and common networking protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Must possess technical aptitude, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability. Leverage experience exercising high levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; participate in group lifts for 41+ pounds
• Work in a 24/7 environment with primary responder rotation and after-hours support as needed
• Work in cramped, elevated, and noisily environments
• Bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
• Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation

NOTE:

Amazon is not able to provide sponsorship now or in the future for these positions. Eligible candidates must have work authorization without employer intervention to be considered.

NOTE:

If applying for positions in Oregon (OR) and Ohio (OH), these sites are within AWS Gov Cloud region. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS Gov Cloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens (Gov Cloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.

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USA, VA, Manhattan - 27.00 - 47.00 USD hourly