Data Center Operation Engineer, DCO (Data Center Operations)

Amazon is hiring a Data Center Operation Engineer, DCO (Data Center Operations) in Seoul, South Korea. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions Linux, Xen and data center operations among its tools and skills.
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Maintain high availability of AWS cloud infrastructure by managing data center hardware, Linux servers, and network troubleshooting.

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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 Center Operations team deploys and maintains the servers and infrastructure in our data centers. Amazon uses large-scale, high-density data centers and we support our customers 24x7 all year, so work is by shift, on-call or a combination. The cloud business is continuously growing and offering new features, so our data center infrastructure is always dynamic and expanding.

Amazon Web Services(AWS)는 IT클라우드 서비스를 선도하는 리더로써 높은 신뢰성과 확장성 그리고 저비용을 장점으로 하는 클라우드 인프라스트럭처 플랫폼 분야의 선두 기업입니다.

AWS의 데이터센터 운영팀은 글로벌 클라우드 컴퓨팅 인프라를 설계, 설치 및 유지 관리하고 있습니다. 운영팀의 업무 범위에는 Linux 시스템 장애처리, HW 서버 복구, 네트워크 이슈 해결, 데이터 센터 유지 보수 지원 등이 포함됩니다.

Amazon은 대규모의 고밀도 데이터 센터를 사용하며 일년 내내 연중 무휴로 고객을 지원하므로 업무는 교대근무로 이루어집니다. 클라우드 비즈니스는 지속적으로 성장하고 새로운 기능을 제공하므로 데이터 센터 인프라는 항상 동적이며 확장됩니다.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Maintain efficiently a high level of system reliability by prioritizing and resolving trouble tickets related to Systems and Network hardware problems
- Linux server and XEN service virtualization troubleshooting
- Remediate physical layer outages on both Systems & Network
- Participate in Data Center power & cooling events - 24x7 On-Call requirements and shift rotations
- Install & configure racks in-line with internal SLAs
- Triage & resolve trouble tickets for all devices
- Physical replacement of server and network devices
- Define metrics to increase our customer uptime
- Enforce Amazons Security Best Practices
- Interact with third-party vendors & contractors
- Contribute ideas to improve operational efficiency
- Participate in and deliver on a number of local/regional/global projects
- Participate in team meetings for metric analysis and project status updates
- Contribute in building the world’s largest Cloud infrastructure
* This role involves covering 24x7 shift rotation

- 시스템 및 네트워크 하드웨어 이슈 해결을 통해 시스템 안정성 유지
- Linux 서버 및 XEN 서비스 가상화 문제 해결
- 시스템 및 네트워크의 물리적 계층 중단 재조정
- 데이터 센터 전력 및 냉각 이벤트 해결 지원
- 외부/계약 업체와의 협업
- 보안 및 안전 관련 프로세스 및 지침 준수
- 24x7 On-Call 교대 근무
- 서버 및 네트워크 장치의 물리적 교체
- DC 업무 환경 개선 및 운영 효율성 향상을 위한 프로세스 개선 작업
- 글로벌 프로젝트 참여 기회 제공

About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

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 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.

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Basic qualifications

- 2+ years of Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, Data Center Operations, or Technical Project Management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds

Preferred qualifications

- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure

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.

How we rate this

Data Center Operation Engineer, DCO (Data Center Operations) 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.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Data Center Operation Engineer, DCO (Data Center Operations) is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in KR, Seoul.
The job was posted on September 3, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Data Center OperationsHardware TroubleshootingNetwork SupportVirtualizationLinuxXen

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where data center operations was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hardware troubleshooting was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where network support was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where virtualization was part of your work. What did you do?
Walk me through how you've used Linux in your day-to-day work.

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