Installation Technician at Amazon in Fredericksburg, VA

Summary: Amazon is seeking an Installation Technician to join their AWS Infrastructure Services team. The role involves transforming network infrastructure, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and engaging in hands-on technical work to ensure network stability and scalability.

Responsibilities:
- Moving and implementing large enterprise equipment
- Installing Fiber and Copper cabling and patching cabling between equipment
- Ensuring proper safety and security standards are maintained during cabling and rack installation
- Following well established hardware installation procedures and break-fix activities
- Safely using material handling tools and equipment
- Traveling within and outside of the regional work area is required. You will be responsible for having a reliable personal vehicle and valid driver's license to travel within the regional work area, as company transportation will not be provided

Required Qualifications:
- 1+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations experience, or experience in similar technical or vocational roles
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
- Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
- Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:
- industry standard certification (CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+)
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment

Required Skills: Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, CompTIA Certification, CCENT Certification, Network+ Certification, Network Cabling, Optic Types, Test Equipment

Benefits: Lump sum stipend will be provided to eligible candidates who relocate for this position, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching, Inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion