Data Center Network Technician, Slough, GND Deploy LHR

Amazon.com, Inc
Burnham, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Junior

Job location

Burnham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

System Configuration
Data Centers
DNS
Firmware
HTTP Secure
Networking Hardware
Networking Basics
Networking Cables
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
Data Center Networking
Computer Equipment

Job description

The Network Deployment Technician is responsible for delivering hardware, configuration, and fiber connectivity for interdependent scaling projects across multiple data center locations. This role involves racking, stacking, and cabling network hardware such as switches, routers, patch panels, and optical distribution frames in accordance with approved designs and site-specific safety standards. Device configuration duties include executing turn-up procedures per standard build templates, performing firmware upgrades, configuration, and end-to-end connectivity validation. The technician interfaces with external vendors for equipment delivery, installation support, and warranty resolution, while collaborating with internal teams including Design, Capacity Planning, and Operations. Maintaining accurate deployment records, following change management processes, and ensuring compliance with data center safety standards and environmental guidelines are essential aspects of the role. The technician performs pre- and post-deployment quality checks to ensure zero-defect handover to operations teams, identifies risks and blockers, and proposes process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce rework. Key competencies include fiber optics, structured cabling, network hardware configuration, multi-site project delivery, vendor management, stakeholder communication, safety compliance, and documentation excellence.

A day in the life

This role supports data centers in various operational stages.

Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed

Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational

Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility

Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.

Requirements

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our growing team within networking scaling. The position responsibilities involve delivering the hardware, configuration and fiber connectivity of interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. They will be highly competent in all aspects of installation and troubleshooting of networking hardware, software and fiber connectivity, all combined with a proven project delivery methodology. This position will work with minimum supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.

Network Technicians are expected to work with established best practices to refine operational procedures, develop new tooling and constantly think proactively and innovatively. The desire and ability to work in an ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success, * Bachelor's degree, or experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair

  • Experience with networking fundamentals
  • Knowledge of networking protocols, to include HTTP(S), DNS, and TCP/IP
  • industry standard certification (CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+), * High school or equivalent diploma
  • Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment
  • 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

About the company

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. 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, AWS Infrastructure Services (AIS) 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. there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do., Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.

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