Amazon
Data Center Technician
Wink, TX · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years networking and Linux experience; 2+ years layer 1/2 networking experience; 18+ months hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Preferred qualification also states a bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Amazon does not sponsor immigration, including H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
About the job
Maintains AWS data center infrastructure by installing and repairing server hardware, troubleshooting networks and operating systems, and supporting service availability.
What you'll do
- Install server racks, diagnose and repair hardware and network issues, and respond to incidents affecting service availability.
- Serve as a contact for internal and external stakeholders; perform on-call duties and scheduled maintenance.
- Document operational issues, improve processes, 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 layer 1/2 networking experience, including troubleshooting and repair; 18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience.
- Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds; ability to travel or commute to active data center sites as needed.
Nice to have
- Experience with ticketing systems, cabling infrastructure, or data center operations.
- Industry certifications (CompTIA, CCENT, Network+); customer problem resolution, training, or onboarding experience.
Pay
30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
Linux, CompTIA, CCENT, Network+
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