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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Technician, Data Center Operations - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Plain City, OH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $64,293.0 - $112,694.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Unix, Data Centers, Linux, Network Planning and Design, Network Diagnostics, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/10503203/data-center-technician-data-center-operations ## About the Role 2+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience, or experience related IT - 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking (including troubleshooting and repair) experience - Work flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays, Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting - Knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration - Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles - Experience in a data center or other critical environment - Experience training and onboarding of new team members ## Description 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 role will require access to the GovCloud. Logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States) Key job responsibilities These activities include the following: * Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each * Working in cramped and/or elevated locations * Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching * Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day * Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation * Work in an industrial environment * Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts). A day in the life Our Data Center Technician professionals, who have industry-leading technical abilities and demonstrate a breadth of knowledge while they: * Take ownership of technical issues brought by their customer base, engaging other teams when needed to drive resolution * Show a strong aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving * Solve problems at their root and step back to understand the broader context * Maintain service level agreements through the implementation of proactive issue detection and reporting * Are biased to act in the absence of direction or support * Improve effectiveness through process innovation You will be required to work shift work that will include days/nights/weekends/holidays. ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)