DESCRIPTIONAWS 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 the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we\'re looking for talented people who want to help.You\'ll join a diverse team of 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 an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.AWS have an exciting Network Technician opportunity in Abu Dhabi available for a UAE national with family book. AWS are committed to contributing towards the UAE\'s goal of employing 75,000 Emiratis in the private sector and Ministerial Resolution No.279.Are you a technical professional interested in joining an elite team and learning the skills necessary to build and scale one of the world\'s largest information system infrastructures? We are currently expanding our infrastructure team and are looking for a Network Technician.You will be part of the Infrastructure Delivery (ID) team, delivering AWS network installation and deployments in AWS Cloud regions. You will become work closely with internal customers, external vendors as well as coordinating regional resources to facilitate smooth project execution in association with Technical Program Managers.Key job responsibilities

• Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes with continuous improvement in mind.
• Work closely with our Network Engineering & Network Technical Program Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth rollout of new designs and products.
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, servers, switches using provisioning portals.
• Lead network and committee projects & Collaborate with a variety of stake holders to remove project obstacles.
• Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflow.
• Installing and patching network cabling of various types and lengths while demonstrating a functional knowledge and disciplines for fiber optic and network cabling and labeling conforming to AWS standards.
• Handling heavy equipment (move and lift computer equipment up to 50lbs).
• Performing root cause analysis of equipment failures. Diagnosing hardware and network problems followed by physical basic replacement of damaged or faulty equipment and devices.

A day in the life
A day in the life of an ID Technician is exciting and varies from day to day with a range of responsibilities, including patching fibre connections, troubleshooting link issues using our internal applications with careful planning, especially when spanning across separate data centers in different regions. We also handle hardware installation in racks, device configuration and upgrades, as well as executing scripts. Collaboration with multiple teams is crucial whilst working on projects as we maintain regular progress updates. We have access to internal systems to keep data up-to-date and use internal resources to dive deep and to keep learning.About the team
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. 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.Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world\'s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that\'s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there\'s nothing we can\'t achieve in the cloud.Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it\'s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.Mentorship & Career Growth
We\'re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth\'s Best Employer. That\'s why you\'ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build.
Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:Abu Dhabi, AREBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- 2+ years of computer networking experience
- Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts
- Bachelor\'s degree in information technology or computer science
- Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cabling standards, testing equipment and troubleshooting methodologies
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networks
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- UAE National with family bookPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Significant background in large scale datacenter network implementations and support.
- Experience dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
- Experience with medium to large, complex project scopes and ambiguous details within work environment.
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks and time management based on fluctuating needs.
- Strong understanding of major Command Line Protocols (Cisco, JunOS,...) and common Networking Protocols (BGP, OSPF).
- Several years of experience working in virtualized enterprise networking environments
- Professional experience with IT & Project Management best practice frameworks (ITIL, LEAN, AGILE) and Operational Excellence concepts is a plus.

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