ID - Rack Lifecycle Tech, Rack Lifecycle Team
Teknik, data och digitalt · IT-infrastruktur och säkerhet · DevOps · IT-support · Nätverksadministration
I korthet
As a Rack Lifecycle Tech at AWS in Mumbai, you will be responsible for the physical installation, cabling, and decommissioning of racks in data centers. This hands-on role requires executing structured cabling, installation, and decommissioning activities following SOPs, ensuring accurate documentation, and managing materials. You will be a key part of turning capacity plans into operational reality.
Ansvarsområden
- 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 by the Rack Lifecycle Team Manager, 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.
- Identify and escalate issues, blockers, or deviations from SOPs encountered during task execution.
- Support deployment wave readiness by participating in pre-work site walks, material staging, and tool preparation.
- Receive, verify, and stage incoming rack, cable, optics, and hardware deliveries.
- Maintain accurate site inventory records for cables, optics, patch cords, and consumables.
- 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 (optics, cables, PDUs, hardware) for RMA, redeployment, or secure disposal.
- Adhere to all site-level SOPs, quality standards, and governance frameworks for cabling, installation, and decommission activities.
- Complete all required safety training and certifications; participate in regular EHS audits and team safety briefings.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying recurring quality issues, suggesting process improvements, and sharing feedback.
- Use Rack Lifecycle Team tooling (e.g., Boost, MARS, ALM/DCLM) accurately to record work, track assets, and maintain data integrity.
- Support coordination with DCO, DCEO, Network Engineering, and facilities teams during active deployment or decom activities.
- Participate in daily stand-ups and pre-work briefings; communicate clearly on task status, blockers, and schedule adherence.
- Maintain and develop technical proficiency in structured cabling, fiber optics, rack installation, and data center physical infrastructure.
- Complete required certifications and training modules including EHS, LOTO, and any Rack Lifecycle Team-specific technical programs.
- 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.
- Stay current on AWS infrastructure tooling, cabling standards, and process updates.
Krav
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, or Technical Project Management experience.
- 2+ years of network cabling, fiber optics, and test equipment including VFL, power meter, and OTDR experience.
- 2+ years of fiber handling and fiber installation processes experience.
- Ability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds.
Önskade kvalifikationer
- Ability to 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.
Förmåner
- Inclusive culture that empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for customers.
- Opportunity to work on challenging problems in cloud infrastructure.
- Mentorship and career-advancing resources.
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