Amazon
Data Center Technician , DCC Communities
Gilroy, CA · Full-time · Posted Oct 6, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years in computer networking and Linux operating systems; 18+ months in computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT and 18+ months in layer 1/2 networking.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. Preferred qualification also mentions 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
Installs, diagnoses, repairs, and maintains data center servers and network equipment to support AWS service availability.
What you'll do
- Install server racks; troubleshoot and repair hardware, network, and operating system issues, including incidents affecting service availability.
- Serve as a contact for internal and external stakeholders; participate in on-call duties, scheduled maintenance, and change management.
- 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; also requires 18+ months of computer/server hardware troubleshooting or related IT experience and 18+ months of layer 1/2 networking experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds; travel to or commute between data center locations as business needs require.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including shifts, weekends, nights, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment, including racking equipment, cable management, or hot/cold aisle containment.
- Industry-standard certifications such as CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+.
Pay
35.52 - 62.30 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
Linux, computer networking, server hardware, operating systems, ticketing system, CompTIA, CCENT, Network+
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