Amazon Network Technician III NPD Interconnect 

United States, California, Cupertino 

256718549

Amazon Web Services is looking for a highly motivated senior Network Technician to build and operate a lab infrastructure for AWS internal high speed optics and cable product development. As a senior Network Technician in the AWS Network Product Development (NPD) team, you will be part of the Network Technician team to support about 50 network development engineering in terms of ordering equipment and consumables, installing the network switches to racks, and provisioning the switches for engineering development. You will also be driving operations and lab processes for smooth customer experience.Key job responsibilities- Setup network devices, test equipment, optics in the lab per engineer's requirements
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of equipment
- Specifying Power and Cooling requirements and ensuring Hardware Racking/Stacking completed for new equipment- Track and organize optics and equipment inventories in the lab, and proactively order consumables to keep the lab running.
- Design and implement processes and workflows to improve the lab operation efficiencyA day in the life

- High school diploma
- 5+ years of industry experience as a network technician or supporting engineer in a highly dynamic environment;
- 2+ years hands-on experience with handling optical modules and cabling infrastructure (patch cord and panel);
- 2+ years experience with setup network environment and troubleshooting network devices.
- Able to lift & carry 50lb loads
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
- Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

- Bachelor degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent;
- 10+ years of industry experience as a network technician or supporting engineer in a highly dynamic environment;
- 5+ years hands-on experience with handling optical modules and cabling infrastructure (patch cord and panel);
- 3+ years experience with TCP/IP networking and/or network equipment development and testing;
- Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies. Familiar with common networking terms as well as knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment.
- Experience with managing work and priorities through Web-based ticketing system and workflow
- Experience with scripting languages.
- Experience with network systems administration
- Experience with operating high capacity environmental chamber
- Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP or JNCIA
- Ability to travel within geographical work area
- Strong communication skills with peers and customers.