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About 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.
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.
Amazon is looking for a Network Deploy Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network.
The position's responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day to day assistance with capacity management. You will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Network Leadership and Technical Project Managers.
You will leverage your experience supporting large scale, enterprise class networks as well as network implementation and troubleshooting. As a Network Deploy Technician, you will work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with regular peer and customer interaction. In addition to providing management and support of AWS’ vast network infrastructure, Network Deploy Technicians establish and follow best practices and refine operational procedures.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
- Collaboration with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
- Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
- Up to 90% travel within geographical work area is required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested, including internationally
- Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords
- Specifying Power and Cooling requirements and ensuring Hardware Racking/Stacking completed for new equipment
- Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
- Moving and lifting computer equipment up to 40 lbs
- Availability to work in an environment that operates 24/7
Any physical requirements are expectations with reasonable accommodations
About the team
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 conferences, inspire us to never stop celebrating our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. As we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer, we know we must continuously raise our performance bar. 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. Finding purpose and fulfillment is essential across all aspects of our lives, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Sterling - 27.98 - 48.99 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
About 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.
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history.
Amazon is looking for a Network Deploy Technician to join our growing team within infrastructure operations. You will work with minimum supervision in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network.
The position's responsibilities include scaling support of several data center locations and day to day assistance with capacity management. You will work closely with internal customers and external vendors to facilitate smooth project execution as directed by Network Leadership and Technical Project Managers.
You will leverage your experience supporting large scale, enterprise class networks as well as network implementation and troubleshooting. As a Network Deploy Technician, you will work in a fast paced, collaborative environment with regular peer and customer interaction. In addition to providing management and support of AWS’ vast network infrastructure, Network Deploy Technicians establish and follow best practices and refine operational procedures.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
- Collaboration with various stakeholders to remove project obstacles
- Troubleshoot networking, routing and interconnectivity issues, including troubleshooting of network device configuration and low level application interaction
- Up to 90% travel within geographical work area is required. Some travel outside traditional work area may be requested, including internationally
- Troubleshooting cabling infrastructure connectivity issues, including patch panels and patch cords
- Specifying Power and Cooling requirements and ensuring Hardware Racking/Stacking completed for new equipment
- Participate in the migration, basic configuration and rollout of new or upgraded hardware
- Moving and lifting computer equipment up to 40 lbs
- Availability to work in an environment that operates 24/7
Any physical requirements are expectations with reasonable accommodations
About the team
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 conferences, inspire us to never stop celebrating our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We have a career path for you no matter what stage you’re in when you start here. As we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer, we know we must continuously raise our performance bar. 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. Finding purpose and fulfillment is essential across all aspects of our lives, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- High school or equivalent diploma
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Sterling - 27.98 - 48.99 USD hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Center
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Data center roles split between EB-3 skilled worker petitions and EB-2 advanced-degree filings depending on the employer's job requirements. Document your education and any relevant certifications before targeting roles, so you know which category your profile supports.
Request PERM prevailing wage documentation early
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've obtained a Prevailing Wage Determination from DOL. PERM stalls when employers haven't completed this step, and data center hiring managers rarely volunteer that information upfront.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter data center job listings by employers with a verified green card sponsorship track record. Applying only to companies that have completed PERM filings before dramatically cuts the time you spend on employers who won't follow through.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
PERM-sponsored roles require the employer to complete Form I-9 verification. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, since unenrolled employers create compliance complications that can delay or derail the green card filing process entirely.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
For EB-3 applicants from India or China, the priority date backlog can extend the green card timeline by years even after USCIS approves the I-140. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin so your timeline expectations reflect the actual queue, not just PERM and I-140 processing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate salary confidently
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your data center role and location. Running your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage lets you identify whether a proposed salary actually meets that threshold.
Green Card Data Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field typically qualify under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can support an EB-2 petition. The employer's PERM job description determines the category, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for data center professionals?
The H-1B visa grants temporary status in two-year or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration process with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for non-backlogged countries, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a data center employer?
The employer must conduct a documented recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL for certification. For data center positions, this includes job postings, internal notices, and résumé review documentation. DOL audits are common, so employers with clean prior filings and proper documentation move through PERM faster.
How do I find data center employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search data center job listings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing histories. Targeting employers who have completed the process before reduces the risk of starting PERM with a company that abandons the filing mid-process, which is a common problem in smaller data center operations and managed service providers.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, in most cases. Under AC21 portability provisions, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For data center roles, the occupational classification is defined by your SOC code, so the new role must align with your original job duties.