Amazon
Data Center Technician
Ridgeland, MS · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in each of the stated hardware troubleshooting and layer 1/2 networking areas; the posting also accepts experience related IT for the hardware requirement.
- Visa sponsorship
- Amazon does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
About the job
Maintains AWS data center availability by installing and repairing server hardware, troubleshooting networks, responding to incidents, and supporting scheduled operations.
What you'll do
- Install server racks; diagnose and repair hardware, network, and operating-system issues; respond to incidents affecting service availability.
- Serve as a contact for internal and external stakeholders, and participate in on-call rotations, maintenance, and change management.
- Document operational issues, improve processes, and help interview, train, and onboard team members.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience, or experience related IT.
- 2+ years of computer layer 1/2 networking (including troubleshooting and repair) experience.
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Travel to or commute between data center locations as needed, including temporary alternative-site work during training or until the assigned facility is operational.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of network design, protocols and troubleshooting; knowledge of Linux/Unix Administration.
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles; experience in a data center or other critical environment; experience training and onboarding new team members.
Pay
27.83 - 48.75 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
AWS
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