Data Centre Linux and Hardware Engineer

Data Centre Linux & HW Engineer, Data Center Operations

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Data Center Operations designs, installs & maintains the world’s largest Cloud Computing Infrastructure. We are looking for skilled Data Centre Operation Technician at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (“ADSIPL”) with a passion for technology to help us expand AWS Cloud offerings to the next level.

To keep up with this demand on both disk and network capacity, we continue to expand our Data Centers in India. Also, our content delivery AWS service, CloudFront, has expanded its Data Centers presence by over 50% worldwide in the last 12 months and are expecting to increase by a similar number over the next 12 months. This requires talented people to build & manage. We hope it is you! Come and work for the world’s most Customer Centric Company. The location for this job to be discussed, as there may be opportunities in several India locations.

The Opportunity: Data Centre Operation Technician This role is a unique opportunity to work in some of the most advance data centers in the world. ADSIPL’s data centers are large-scale high-density centers where you will be working on changing the face of Cloud technology in India.

A Data Centre Operations Tech at ADSIPL may be the primary point of contact for both internal customers (for example: Network Engineers, Systems Engineers, Software Developers, Database Engineers, Technical Operations) and external customers (Hardware Vendors, Contractors, Service Providers among others).

There is never a dull moment as each day presents itself with different challenges. Some of the key responsibilities you will undertake are:

Problem Solving: Maintain a high level of system reliability by prioritizing and resolving trouble tickets efficiently, these include:

· Escalation point and technical troubleshooter for all Systems and Network hardware problems
· Deep diving into Linux server issues
· XEN service virtualization troubleshooting

Technical: Troubleshoot technical issues on various platforms ranging from Systems through Networking to Power/Mechanical

· Remediation of physical layer outages, both Systems & Network
· Remediation or recovery of physical power issues on racks
· Participate in Data Center power & cooling events

Operations: Meet 24x7 On-Call requirements and response during shift rotations.

· Install & configure racks of hosts in line with internal SLAs
· Triage & resolve trouble tickets for all devices in your region
· Data Center point of contact for all High Severity issues
· Physical replacement of server and network device parts
· Ensure correct rotation of parts & spares
· Help define metrics to increase our customer uptime
· Enforcing Security Best Practices at ADSIPL
· Interact with third party vendors & contractors
· Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency
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Project Management:

· Participate in and deliver on a number of high impact small to mid-scale projects
· Participate in internal team meetings at ADSIPL for metric analysis and project status updates
· Help build the world’s largest Cloud infrastructure in India

Mentoring: Share knowledge and help educate less technical staff on the best practices related to all break fix issues
Hiring: Contribute towards building a great team by getting involved in the ADSIPL’s hiring process/candidate interviews

About the team
Diverse Experiences
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Why AWS?
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Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship & Career Growth
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Work/Life Balance
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Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- 4+ years of computer networking experience
- 4+ years of Linux operating systems experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)

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Experience Level

Senior Level