Network Cabling Technician

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Job Summary
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.
We are expanding our technician teams within the EMEA regions and have openings for Installation Technicians. This is an entry level position and a unique opportunity to work in some of the most innovative and fast paced data centers in the world. The Infrastructure Delivery team is responsible for the scaling and physical deployment of new data center infrastructure. As part of that team, you will be primarily tasked with installing cabling and new racks within the data centers. You must be able to perform repetitive tasks and adhere to standard processes and best practices. You will be working in a team environment and must be able to communicate and promote cross-team functionality.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
- Adhere to security and safety best practices in the data center.
- Installation and testing of copper and Fiber Optic cabling.
- Basic build and troubleshooting of network devices.
- Creating/attaching labels and barcodes.
- Managing inventory of related materials.
- Adhering to defined escalation processes and standard operating procedures.

Physical requirements:

- This position has a physical component and may require working in cramped spaces or elevated locations.
- Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in
- accordance with regulations)
- Regularly work at heights and from ladders.
- Work in noisy areas with hotter and colder temperatures than standard office environmental conditions.

About the team

Diverse Experiences

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 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 in the cloud.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of structured cabling (Copper/Fiber) Installation experience
- Complete understanding of industry cable test procedures and equipment for a variety of different cabling systems (Copper/Fiber test equipment, OTDR, Network analyzer, VFL etc.)
- Ability to work at heights, off of a ladder and in confined spaces, lift up to 16Kg with two-person support or equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Several years data center structured cabling infrastructure
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
- General comprehension of the various components and sub-components of data center infrastructure

Job details
- FRA, Paris
- Support
- Operations, IT, & Support Engineering