Amazon
Data Center Operations Technician
Boardman, OR · Full-time · Posted May 8, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years of computer networking and Linux operating systems experience; 2+ years of computer hardware experience; 18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Preferred qualification also accepts equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Effective February 24, 2026, 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 the United States.
About the job
Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs data center hardware and networks to maintain AWS service availability, while supporting operational incidents and scheduled maintenance.
What you'll do
- Install server racks and diagnose, repair, and maintain hardware, networks, and operating systems.
- Respond to operational incidents, perform on-call duties, and take part in maintenance and change management.
- Support stakeholders, document process improvements, and help interview, train, and onboard team members.
What they ask for
- 1+ years of computer networking experience and 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repair; 18+ months of computer layer 1/2 networking experience, including troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as required.
Nice to have
- Experience in a data center environment, cabling infrastructure, or ticketing systems.
- Industry standard certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+).
Pay
30.00 - 54.00 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
Linux, computer networking, computer hardware, operating systems, ticketing system, cabling infrastructure
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