AmazonData Center Infrastructure Delivery Manager
Amazon is hiring a Data Center Infrastructure Delivery Manager. It pays $78k-$137k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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- Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include data center, team leadership and infrastructure.
- Level classifies it as a senior role.
- Level lists 21,000+ other open roles at Amazon.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Manage a team of technicians building and maintaining server rack capacity and data center infrastructure for AWS.
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 clouds running. We support all AWS data centers and all 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.
Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)
Key job responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. To be a qualified candidate for this role you must have experience operating in large-scale data center or a background in telecom networks and display a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically, as this is needed to align the future of Infrastructure Delivery with the larger objectives of the business.
You will be responsible for managing a group of technicians who are installing and building server rack capacity for our customers. You must be passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to innovations in Data Center Infrastructure.
Managing and developing teams of technicians and engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring the highest levels of performance.
Delivering capacity to existing Data Centers
Helping build and bring online new Data Centers
Constantly improving all our processes and procedures. We believe there is nothing we cannot improve
Assisting & managing relationships with external vendors & contractors
Liaising with internal teams & management groups
Ensuring we adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centers
Creating and maintaining metrics on all aspects of our Data Centers and utilizing those metrics to drive positive changes
Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc.
This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
A day in the life
This role requires managers to conduct daily in person safety inspections, meetings, and operational tasks across Northern Virginia data center locations. Attendance in person at weekly regional manager staff meetings at AWS corporate locations (Herndon, VA) may be required.
Basic qualifications
- 2+ years of data center engineering or operations experience
- 2+ years of team management experience
- 2+ years of networking (such as DNS, DHCP, SSL, OSI Model, and TCP/IP) experience
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles
- Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
- Certifications in a relevant field (CCENT, Network+, CCNA)
- Behavioral interviewing and hiring experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
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 also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for 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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MD, Frederick - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
How we rate this
Data Center Infrastructure Delivery Manager at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
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- Tell me about a project where data center was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where team leadership was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where infrastructure was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where telecom networks was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Data Center, Team Leadership, Infrastructure, and Telecom Networks. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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