Data Centre Technician, Data Center Operations
Job Summary
Youll join a diverse team of software hardware and network engineers supply chain specialists security experts operations managers and other vital roles. Youll 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 youll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Data Center Operations designs installs & maintains the worlds largest Cloud Computing Infrastructure. We are looking for skilled Data Centre Operation Technician at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL) with a passion for technology to help us expand AWS Cloud offerings to the next level.
To keep up with this demand on both disk and network capacity we continue to expand our Data Centers in India. Also our content delivery AWS service CloudFront has expanded its Data Centers presence by over 50% worldwide in the last 12 months and are expecting to increase by a similar number over the next 12 months. This requires talented people to build & manage. We hope it is you! Come and work for the worlds most Customer Centric Company. The location for this job to be discussed as there may be opportunities in several India locations.
The Opportunity: Data Centre Operation Technician This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most advance data centers in the world. ADSIPLs data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will be working on changing the face of Cloud technology in India.
A Data Centre Operations Tech at ADSIPL may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers Systems Engineers Software Developers Database Engineers Technical Operations) and external customers (Hardware 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 prioritizing and resolving trouble tickets efficiently these include:
- Escalation point and technical troubleshooter for all Systems and Network hardware problems
- Deep diving into Linux server issues
- XEN service virtualization troubleshooting
- Technical: Troubleshoot technical issues on various platforms ranging from Systems through Networking to Power/Mechanical
- Remediation of physical layer outages both Systems & Network
- Remediation or recovery of physical power issues on racks
- Participate in Data Center power & cooling events
- Operations: Meet 24x7 On-Call requirements and response during shift rotations.
- Install & configure racks of hosts in line with internal SLAs
- Triage & resolve trouble tickets for all devices in your region
- Data Center point of contact for all High Severity issues
- Physical replacement of server and network device parts
- Ensure correct rotation of parts & spares
- Help define metrics to increase our customer uptime
- Enforcing Security Best Practices at ADSIPL
- Interact with third party vendors & 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 internal team meetings at ADSIPL for metric analysis and project status updates
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting hasnt followed a traditional path or includes alternative experiences dont let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating thats why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
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.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Were continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earths Best Employer. Thats why youll find endless knowledge-sharing mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
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 theres nothing we cant achieve
- 2 years of computer networking experience
- 1 years of Linux operating systems experience
- Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related field
- 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)
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