Amazon
Network Install Technician
Hermiston, OR · Full-time · Posted Apr 12, 2026
- Experience
- 18+ months in a data center, critical environment, or similar technical role, and 18+ months with network cabling, optic types, and test equipment.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field (preferred).
- Visa sponsorship
- For the PDX AWS GovCloud region, effective February 24, 2026, logical access is restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens; GovCloud may not be accessed from outside the United States.
About the job
Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots network and data center equipment, cabling, and hardware across AWS facilities.
What you'll do
- Move and install enterprise equipment; install and patch fiber and copper cabling.
- Follow hardware installation and break-fix procedures while maintaining safety and security standards.
- Travel between data center sites as required; provide after-hours support and participate in responder rotation.
What they ask for
- Experience with network hardware, including copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, and routers.
- 18+ months of experience in a data center, critical environment, or similar technical role.
- 18+ months of experience with network cabling, optic types, and test equipment such as VFL, power meter, and OTDR.
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations, including temporary alternative sites as required.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field; relevant certifications such as CCENT, Network+, or CCNA.
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment; ability to work a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
Pay
30.00 - 54.00 USD hourly (base salary)
Tools
copper, optical fiber cabling, switches, routers, VFL, power meter, OTDR
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