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.
Data Center Operations designs, installs & maintains the world’s largest Cloud Computing Infrastructure.We are looking for skilled Data Center Technician with a passion for technology to help us expand our Cloud to the next level.
This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most cutting edge data centers in the world. Amazon data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will be working on changing the face of Cloud technology in the region.
The Datacenter Technician may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, etc..) and external customers (Hardware Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others).
Some of the key responsibilities the Datacenter Technician 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
– Working Shift rotations to meet 24×7 On-Call requirements.
– 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 Amazons Security Best Practices
– Interact with third party vendors & contractors and other Datacenter technician
– Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency
– Engage with Remote Hands & Eyes in EU Regional Cloudfront POPs
Project Management
– Participate in and deliver on a number of high impact small to mid-scale projects
– Participate in team meetings for metric analysis and project status updates
– Help build the world’s largest Cloud infrastructure
Mentoring
– Share knowledge and help educate less technical staff on the best practices related to all service owner issues
Hiring
– Contribute towards building a great team by getting involved in the Amazon hiring process/candidate interviews
This position also has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 40lbs; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers an exciting, dynamic and challenging environment encouraging creativity and personal development while maintaining AWS computing environments in a secure, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
At Amazon, career progression is part of our environment. We want you to progress. If your career path is in Systems, Network or Database Engineering, Software Development or maybe AWS Support, Technical Operations or perhaps Project Management, we will create a development plan to enable you to succeed reaching those goals. This begins on Day One! Come and work for the world’s most Customer Centric Company.
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, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll 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, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
Paris, FRA
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
– Server Hardware Troubleshooting experience
– Server Booting: POST, BIOS, PXE, Kickstart, GRUB/LILO, RAID
– Some Experience with Network Protocols: TCP/IP, Ethernet, L2/L3 technologies
– Network Hardware: Copper and Optical Fiber Cabling, Switches, Routers
– Good Understanding of Linux/Unix Administration
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– Remote Access: Console routers, IPMI, BMC
– Network Equipment Installation and Configuration
– Redundancy: Power feeds, ATS, Server Hardware, RAID, Network Connectivity
– Participated in Project Management
– Scripting: Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby (or programming languages)
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