Overview
Network Technician Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Position: Â Network Technician , ID
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 theinnovationthey rely on. We work on the mostchallengingproblems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join adiverse teamof 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 aninclusive culturethat welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
We are looking to hire aNetwork Techniciantojoin our growing teamwithin the Infrastructure Delivery team. 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 verbalcommunication skillsand 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 andsustainabilityof our next-generation networks and to assist in the development ofinnovativeways 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 environmentis essential for success.
Key job responsibilities
The Network Technician works closely with their teammates and Technical Project Managers to deliver scaling projects following and being active part for both the Cabling Installation and the Deployment phase, respecting deadlines and Team service level agreements (SLA’s).
SAFETY
Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.
Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with regulations) and Ability to work off of a ladder and work in confined spaces.
About the team
AWS valuesdiverseexperiences. Even if you do not meet all of the 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.
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Title: Network Technician
Company: Amazon Data Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Category: IT/Tech, Engineering
