Data Center Operation Technician

Role summary

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The Data Center Operations Technician supports the safe, reliable operation of Amazon data-center facilities. Responsibilities typically include installing and maintaining servers and networking equipment, diagnosing hardware and connectivity problems, following procedures for equipment movement and cabling, monitoring infrastructure, documenting work, and responding to incidents. Candidates are generally expected to have technical or vocational training, practical experience with computers, servers, networks, or electrical systems, and a willingness to work with data-center hardware. Strong safety awareness, troubleshooting ability, attention to detail, physical fitness, and clear communication are important. The role may involve shift work, weekends, on-call coverage, lifting equipment, and working in restricted-access environments. Familiarity with Linux, networking concepts, ticketing systems, and structured cabling is advantageous.

About the employer

Amazon is a global technology and commerce company founded in the United States. Its businesses include online retail, logistics, digital entertainment, advertising, consumer devices, and Amazon Web Services (AWS), one of the world's largest cloud-computing platforms. Amazon operates extensive data-center infrastructure to deliver cloud services to businesses, governments, and consumers. Data Center Operations Technicians help maintain the physical technology that supports services such as computing, storage, databases, and networking. The company is known for a customer-focused, fast-paced working environment and places strong emphasis on operational reliability, workplace safety, process improvement, and leadership principles. In Australia, Amazon has offices, fulfilment operations, technology teams, and AWS infrastructure supporting customers across the region.