GFOCC Tech, GFO
DESCRIPTION
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 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.
Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL), Maharashtra is seeking a highly motivated and technically proficient individual to provide remote support for our non-core Data Center (Edge, Outpost, Local Zones) operations. This role requires an advanced technical skill, a strong problem-solving mindset, and the ability to ensure seamless operation with maximum efficiency.
About You:
• You are an autonomous, detail-oriented professional with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to clearly articulate technical concepts and engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• As a high-performing individual, you approach challenges proactively and are adept at navigating complex technical environments.
• You have experience supervising and collaborating with colocation operators to ensure timely and accurate servicing and preventive maintenance of critical infrastructure.
• You are proficient in first-level troubleshooting for facility and rack-level events, ensuring swift resolution to minimize downtime and service disruption.
• You have a proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring effective collaboration to resolve issues as they arise.
• Your hands-on technical experience and ability to execute directed work make you a reliable resource for identifying, diagnosing, and resolving issues efficiently.
• You will be expected to work closely with teams across different regions, requiring an understanding of diverse cultural perspectives and effective communication in a global environment.
• You possess a solid understanding of support concepts such as ticketing systems, root cause analysis, and task prioritization, ensuring that all issues are tracked and resolved in a timely manner.
Key job responsibilities
As a Global Field Operations Command Center Tech (GFOCC Tech) at Amazon Data Services India Private Limited (ADSIPL), you will play a key role in maintaining and operating one of the world’s largest cloud computing infrastructures across multiple local and remote locations. In this capacity, you will be responsible for monitoring and servicing non-core Data Center infrastructure, including servers and networking equipment remotely from a centralized location. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented approach, as you will be expected to drive operational improvements while ensuring seamless communication across teams. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure the efficient functioning of our non-core Data Centers, implementing changes and resolutions as necessary while upholding the highest standards of operational excellence.
A day in the life
You day job will include:
• Remote troubleshooting of non-core DC network and compute Infrastructure
• Remote triaging and repairing server & network hardware in coordination with on ground hands and eye support
• 24X7 Oncall and first responder for critical issues
• Coordinate with remote hands & eyes for resolving DC facilities and IT infrastructure issues
• Participate in small-size improvement projects
• Building relationships with remote facilities to ensure swift response times to events. - Improving Safety and Security operational processes
• Assist senior techs in quality check of the new site and edge network scaling projects handed over to operations
• Guide vendor resources on AWS DC standards, policies and guidelines providing remote hands and eye support
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.
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.
Work/Life Harmony
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
- Basic knowledge of Linux servers, networking fundamentals (Layer 1/Layer 2), and TCP/IP
- English, Hindi and regional language proficiency is required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Awareness of network operating systems (Cisco IOS, NX-OS, Junos)
- Industry server and network certifications (CompTIA, CCNA)
- Experience dealing with the internal stakeholders during problem resolution and operating under pressure
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