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We at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (‘ADSIPL’), are looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Technician to join our growing team within its infrastructure operations. The candidate will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to develop innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand.
The position responsibilities will include scaling support of several data center locations of ADSIPL in India and be responsible for day-to-day assistance with capacity management. The Network Technician will work closely with both internal customers of ADSIPL and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Technical Program Managers.
The ideal candidate should be highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possesses strong written and verbal communication skills and has significant experience in supporting large scale, enterprise class networks. Excellent network implementation and troubleshooting skills combined with a proven documentation methodology is also required. Strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to interact efficiently with peers and customers are required. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative environment is essential. In addition to providing top-tier management and support of Amazons vast network infrastructure, Network Technicians are expected to build or enhance tools, develop best practices, refine operational procedure and constantly think proactively and innovatively.
Key job responsibilities
As ID Network Technician key responsibilities will include following :
Monitoring the queue for new requests, changes or projects Plan and implement assigned project as per defined processes and standards
Estimate project requirements in terms of time, cost and resources
Follow change management guidelines during the execution of projects work with vendors as needed for the projects and monitor their work collaborate with cross functional teams including network TPM and engineers remain updated about the new technologies, processes and designs follow safety and security standards Troubleshoot network or physical component issues as needed during deployment Communicate with stakeholders and share regular updates
TCP/IP networking knowledge
Broad understanding of infrastructure technologies
Knowledge of network cabling, optic types, and test equipment, such as VFL, power meter, and OTDR.
Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
Familiarity with common networking terms.
Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow
Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
Up to 20% travel may be required
Troubleshoot networking, routing and inter connectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords.
Complete customer requests via trouble ticketing system
Participate in the installation, migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
Substantial background in large-scale datacenter network implementations and support of physical layer of network infrastructure.
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1. 10-15 years of experience in delivering network projects
2. Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products.
3. Ability to work collaboratively and drive initiatives
4. Collaborate with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
1. Excellent analytical skills
2. Project management skills
3. Knowledge or awareness of IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, COBIT)
4. Operational Excellence concepts or methodologies is a plus