Amazon
Data Center Technician
Wharton, TX · Full-time · Posted Jul 11, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years in each of the two specified technical experience areas; IT-related experience is an alternative to computer/server hardware troubleshooting experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or experience in professional or military IT-related roles.
- 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 infrastructure by installing and repairing server hardware, troubleshooting networks and operating systems, and supporting 24/7 operations.
What you'll do
- Install server racks; diagnose and repair hardware, network, and operating system issues; respond to incidents affecting service availability.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, perform on-call duties, and participate in 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 flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed, including temporary work at alternative sites.
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
30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
AWS, Linux/Unix
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