Description
The Decommissioning team is an established function within a rapidly expanding AWS region. This team is responsible for the safety, security, and efficient retirement of data center equipment to support deployments of new technology for AWS customers.
In this role, you will process high volumes of customer data, ensuring all data is sanitized and all equipment is handled in strict accordance with security protocols. Day-to-day responsibilities include the physical removal of hardware, equipment inventory management, Network Decommissioning, and multi-team coordination ensuring decommissioning milestones are completed on schedule. All operations are governed by three core tenets: Safety, Security, and Availability.
Job responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Coordinate with teams across AWS to ensure decommissioning preparation work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
Remove End of Life (EOL) IT equipment in accordance with documented safety, security, and environmental procedures.
Sanitize all customer data while maintaining secure chain of custody for data and equipment throughout the entire decommissioning process.
Conduct inventories of decommissioned equipment, ensuring records are accurate and current.
Participate in operational meetings to align priorities, progress, and potential issues during decommissioning operations.
Identify process inefficiencies and conduct continuous improvement initiatives that improve the decommissioning process.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in confined and/or elevated spaces.
Travel may be required to support multiple sites in the region.
Amazon Data Centers protect customer data with the utmost vigilance. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a very high level of attention to detail, self-direction, and accountability. This position demands strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the protection, proper handling, and sanitization of customer data. Candidates must be capable of performing repetitive tasks with consistent accuracy, and able to communicate effectively across multiple teams in AWS.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US citizen and currently possess and maintain an active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
Key job responsibilities
Cross-Team Coordination - Partner with AWS teams to plan and execute decommissioning activities. Ensure all preparation work is completed accurately and within established timelines.
Equipment Removal - Physically remove End of Life (EOL) IT equipment including but not limited to servers, cabling, and other networking equipment. All work must be performed in accordance with documented safety, security, and environmental procedures.
Data Sanitization & Chain of Custody - Execute data sanitization processes on all customer data using approved procedures. Maintain secure chain of custody documentation for all equipment from the point of removal through final disposition.
Inventory Management - Conduct detailed inventories of decommissioned equipment at each stage, and verify records against internal systems, flag discrepancies, and ensure all documentation is accurate and current.
Operational Communication - Participate in weekly operational meetings to report on decommissioning progress, raise blockers, align priorities, and coordinate schedules with stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement - Identify process inefficiencies, safety risks, and workflow bottlenecks within decommissioning operations. Develop and implement approved changes to enhance quality, speed, and safety.
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work in confined and/or elevated spaces, and stand or move for extended periods in a data center environment.
Regional Travel - Travel may be required to support decommissioning operations across multiple sites within the region.
About the team
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 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.
Amazon 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.
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.
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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.
Basic Qualifications
High school or equivalent diploma
Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
Knowledge of server hardware and components
Current, active US Government Security Clearance of Top Secret with SCI eligibility or above
Preferred Qualifications
1+ years of data center experience
Experience with the physical decommissioning of IT equipment such as servers, switches, routers, and cabling in a data center or similar environment.
Familiarity with data sanitization methods and standards.
Experience with asset tracking, inventory management systems, or equipment lifecycle management.
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 starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .
USA, OH, New Albany - 27.00 - 48.00 USD hourly
