Mid 2012, AWS S3 web service accepted its 1 trillionth object, currently accepting more than 40,000 objects uploaded every second on a daily basis. To keep up with this demand on both disk and capacity, we continue to expand our Data Centres in every region! Our content delivery service, Front, has expanded its Data Centre presence by over 50% worldwide in the last 12 months and are expected to continue increasing! This requires talented people to build and manage. We hope it is you!
The Opportunity: Data Centre Technician
This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most advanced data centres in the world. Amazon data centres are large-scale high-density centres where you will be working on changing the face of technology in the region.
A Data Centre Technician may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Database Engineers, Technical Operations) and external customers (Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others). There is never a dull moment as each day presents itself with different challenges.
Key job responsibilities
Some of the key responsibilities you will undertake are
Problem Solving: Maintain a high level of system reliability by prioritising and resolving trouble tickets efficiently, these include:
Escalation point and technical trouble shooter for all Systems and problems
Deep diving into server issues
Technical: Troubleshoot technical issues on various platforms ranging from Systems through to Power/Mechanical
Remediation of physical layer outages, both Systems & Network
Remediation or recovery of physical power issues on racks
Participate in Data Centre power and cooling events
Operations
Meet 24x7 On-Call requirements and response during shift rotations.
Install and configure racks of hosts in line with internal SLAs
Triage and resolve trouble tickets for all devices in your region
Data Centre point of contact for all High Severity issues
Physical replacement of server and network device parts
Ensure correct rotation of parts and spares
Help define metrics to increase our customer uptime
Enforcing Amazons Security Best Practices
Interact with third party vendors and contractors
Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency
Project Management
Participate in and deliver on a number of high impact small to mid-scale projects
Participate in team meetings for metric analysis and project status updates
Help build the world’s largest Cloud infrastructure
Mentoring
Share knowledge and help educate less technical staff on the best practices related to all service owner issues
Hiring
Contribute towards building a great team by getting involved in the Amazon hiring process/candidate interviews
For more information on Amazon Web Services, please visit https://awsinfraops.splashthat.com and http://infrastructure.aws**
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
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Why AWS
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Work/Life Balance
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
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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
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)
Acknowledgement of country
In the spirit of reconciliation Amazon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
IDE statement
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, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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