Decom Data Center Technician, Adc Infraops Decom

• 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• 1+ years of computer networking experience
• High school or equivalent diploma
• Must be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security

Do you want to help establish a business critical function in a fast growing AWS region? The newly established Decommissioning Technical team is responsible for liquidating legacy Data Center equipment in a safe and secure manner. This legacy equipment must be removed from our existing Data Centers so we can offer new technology to our customers. Team members will process large volumes of customer media ensuring that all customer data is sanitized and handled in a secure manner. We make our decisions by prioritizing Safety, Security, and Availability.
This position requires candidates to be self-starting, high attention to detail, highly motivated, and collaborative individuals. Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Communicate with local teams to ensure all proper decommissioning preparation work is completed on schedule.
• Remove IT equipment from server racks in accordance with documented safety and security procedures.
• Sanitize customer data and maintain secure custody of all equipment.
• Conduct inventories of decommissioned equipment.
• Participate in daily sync meetings.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in cramped and/or elevated locations.

Amazon Data Centers protect customer data with utmost vigilance, and selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without fault. Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) ensure our customer’s data is protected and properly handled. Decommissioning team members will support associates from other diverse teams and must be able to communicate effectively.
25% travel within region may be required. The longest round trip travel route will be approximately 60 miles.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.
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.
Key job responsibilities
Make sure customer bearing data components are removed and sanitized from host/racks.
Perform audits of failed parts.
Perform cable decommissioning.
Prepare e-waste shipments.
About the team
Why AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Inclusive Team Culture
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Mentorship and Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace to deliver the best results for our customers. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status; we celebrate the diverse ways we work. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please let us know and we will connect you to our accommodation team. You may also reach them directly by visiting please https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.
We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:
New Albany, OH, USA

• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.