Amazon
Data Center Technician
Wink, TX · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in each of the two specified areas: hardware troubleshooting and layer 1/2 networking.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or experience in professional or military IT-related roles (preferred).
- Visa sponsorship
- Amazon does not sponsor 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 network and operating system issues, and responding to incidents.
What you'll do
- Install server racks; diagnose and repair hardware, network, and operating system issues, and respond to incidents affecting service availability.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders; perform on-call duties and scheduled 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 work at alternative sites 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 or training and onboarding team members.
Pay
30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
Linux/Unix
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