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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Technician - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Stafford, VA, United States - **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $112,320.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Network Diagnostics, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-F49C627EA8CBDDA3C6/ ## About the Role BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 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 with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair - Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 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) ## Description This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the launch team for our new Stafford, VA site! You'll be based primarily in Fredericksburg as we scale operations. During the initial phase, which could be several months, travel to Fredericksburg, Louisa, and Manassas may be required to support operational needs and training while the Stafford sites ramp up to full capacity. All candidates must be available to work any of our day or evening shifts throughout the week. Join us as we build a strong team culture and create an exceptional workplace from the ground up! 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. We are looking for Data Center Technicians to join our rapidly expanding team. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. This position involves in-depth hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair as well as participating in an on-call rotation. This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility. The position further requires that, after start, the selected candidate obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and satisfy other security related requirements. This position requires the candidate to opt into a commensurate clearance for each government agency for which they perform AWS work. 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