Rack Lifecycle Tech
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · DevOps · Network Administration · Systems Engineering
In short
AWS Infrastructure Services is seeking a detail-oriented Rack Lifecycle Tech for their Mumbai data center team. This role involves the physical installation, cabling, and decommissioning of racks, ensuring operational reality from capacity plans. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of networking/Linux experience are required.
Responsibilities
- Execute rack installations including physical placement, power connections, grounding, and cable management per AWS standards.
- Perform structured cabling including fiber/copper terminations, patch panel connections, labeling, and dressing to specification.
- Complete OTDR and power testing; validate results against acceptance thresholds.
- Execute work orders and tasks assigned, maintaining accurate status updates in workflow management tools.
- Perform quality checks on completed cabling work including port map verification, label accuracy, and as-built documentation updates.
- Receive, verify, and stage incoming rack, cable, optics, and hardware deliveries; validate against BOM and flag discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate site inventory records for consumables used during deployments.
- Complete all required as-built documentation, port maps, test result records, and workflow sign-offs before handoff.
- Update CMDB/DCIM and IPAM records accurately following rack installation or decommission activities.
- Execute physical decommission activities per assigned MOPs — including cable removal, power disconnects, asset de-tagging, and rack extraction.
- Perform device wipe and media destruction in compliance with AWS Secure Media Destruction and EHS policies.
- Sort, label, and stage recovered assets for RMA, redeployment, or secure disposal.
- Adhere to all site-level SOPs, quality standards, and governance frameworks for cabling, installation, and decommission activities.
- Participate in daily stand-ups and pre-work briefings; communicate clearly on task status, blockers, and schedule adherence.
Requirements
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- 1+ years of Linux operating systems 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
- 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)
- Familiarity with rack decommissioning including device wipe, media destruction, and asset recovery procedures
- Follow all EHS protocols, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe work practices during installation activities
- Complete all required safety training and certifications; participate in regular EHS audits and team safety briefings
Desired Qualifications
- Prepare SOP’s with new processes
- Stake holder management with cross functional teams
- Proactively seek feedback from leads and managers to improve personal performance and output quality.
- Support the onboarding and training of new team members; share knowledge and best practices with peers to build overall team capability and quality standards.
- Stay current on AWS infrastructure tooling, cabling standards, and process updates communicated by the Rack Lifecycle Team.
Benefits
- An inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
- An inclusive culture that empowers us to be proud of our uniqueness.
- Endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources.
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Company
Amazon
Job Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Associate
Locations
Mumbai, India
Qualification
Bachelor
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