Data Center Network Technician, Hertfordshire, GND Network deployment

Job ID: Amazon Data Services UK Limited

We are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our growing team within networking scaling. The position responsibilities involve delivering the hardware, configuration and fiber connectivity of interdependent scaling projects across several data center locations. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.

Our ideal candidate is highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. They will be highly competent in all aspects of installation and troubleshooting of networking hardware, software and fiber connectivity, all combined with a proven project delivery methodology. This position will work with minimum supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.

Network Technicians are expected to work with established best practices to refine operational procedures, develop new tooling and constantly think proactively and innovatively. The desire and ability to work in an ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success.

A day in the life: Network Technicians will be based in Hertfordshire and travel sporadically to other Greater London locations as required by the team.

• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
• Experience in networking
• Recognized academic or industry qualification (CCNA, JNCIA, degree or relevant work experience)
• Possess TCP/IP networking knowledge and a broad understanding of infrastructure technologies.
• Ability to specify power and cooling requirements, participate in hardware racking/stacking, and actively contribute to the migration, basic configuration, and rollout of new or upgraded hardware. Be able to move and lift computer equipment up to 50lbs
• Proficient in network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, including VFL, power meter, and OTDR. Familiarity with cabling best practices and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot networking, routing, and connectivity issues, including network device configuration, application interaction, and cabling infrastructure connectivity.
• Ability to travel within geographical work area is required, up to 20% travel outside traditional work area may be required possibly including international travel.

• Comfortable with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within the work environment.
• Excellent judgment and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
• Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco IOS, JunOS, etc.) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Significant background in large-scale datacenter network implementations and support.
• Several years of experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
• Proficient in IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and operational excellence concepts or methodologies (a plus)

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