NW Deployment Build Lead I, DCC Communities

NW Deployment Build Lead I, DCC Communities

Job ID: | Amazon Web Services, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Deployment Lead to join our Global Network Capacity Delivery organization. The role involves scoping, planning, and launching network capacity at data center sites, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring project timelines and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams.
• Perform process improvement – gather data on common failures or waste and work with supporting teams to resolve, minimize, or eliminate them.
• Perform rigorous hardware verification inspections to ensure quality on server racks, networking devices, and associated components.
• Launch new network capacity.
• Assist Deployment Technicians with rack deployments on heavy deployment days or with the Cabling team as needed.
• Ensure adherence to timelines.
• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes with an eye on continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of customer capacity.
• Coordinate design, project timeline/schedule, and construction works.
• Stay customer focused.
• Exhibit excellent judgment.
• Maintain high standards – never be satisfied with the status quo.
• Dive deep and stay in touch with the details of the business or technology.
• Strive for innovation and simplification.
• Demonstrate passion and conviction and inspire others.
• Develop strong negotiation, communication, project management, and reporting skills.
• Be results-oriented and think big.

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ year of computer networking experience.
• 2+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, or Technical Project Management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in computer networking.
• Experience working with Linux operating systems.
• Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
• Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair.

Preferred Qualifications

• Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
• Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system.
• Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
• Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment).
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• Experience in large-scale data center network implementations and support.
• Experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments.
• Experience with IT best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Compensation and Benefits

USA, GA, Covington - 30.00 - 54.00 USD hourly (other locations similarly). The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, Supplemental life plans), EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at

Equal Opportunity Employer

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