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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Infrastructure Decommission Technician, Network and Cable Decomm (NCD) - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Salary:** $64,293.0 - $112,694.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, Issue Tracking Systems, Networking Hardware, Computer Equipment, Information Technology, AWS Data Analytics - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/B4AAB7282D094352A504D26E87F03790/job/ ## About the Role * 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 * 2+ years of knowledge of network and cabling, optic types, and test equipment * 2+ years of experience with network and cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies * 2+ years of experience coordinating workload and priorities through ticketing system and/or system-driven workflow, * 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) * 2+ years of experience with data networking in datacenter environment * 2+ years of experience with installation and removal of equipment from datacentre racks/cabinets * 5+ years of experience with cabling in datacenter environment, including cable management and install/removal in production environment * 2+ years of experience troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels/FDP/ODF * 2+ years of experience in lead technician role ## 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. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of Cloud Computing. We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven network and cable decommissioning technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure. The Network & Cable Decommissioning team (NCD) are looking to hire a highly motivated, self-driven decommissioning technician who will work closely with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to recover rack space, power, remove cabling infrastructure, and sanitize legacy network equipment. The NCD Tech will be responsible for executing assigned efforts and communicating status updates of those task., * Physical Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment. * Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows. * Provide status updates to Stakeholder via ticketing system. * Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks congruently. * Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness. * Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided. * Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices. * Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove obstacles. * Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material. * Travel within geographical work area is required, up to 25% travel outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region. * Scope effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned. * All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system., * Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices. * Physical Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment. * Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows. * Scope the level of effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned. * Provide structured feedback/updates to Stakeholders via ticketing system and/or messaging channels. * All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system. * Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks concurrently. * Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center safety and cleanliness. * Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided. * Collaborate with various peers and stakeholders to remove obstacles. * Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material. * Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement. * Travel within geographical work area is required * Travel up to 25% of time outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region. ## Related Videos - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)