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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.
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.
The Global Network Delivery organization is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our growing Planning and Implementation team within AWS Data Center Delivery. The team responsibilities involve scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations. They will review project forecasts and assure physical infrastructure resources are available for their execution.
The Network Deployment Planner will work closely with infrastructure supply chain & procurement, network engineering and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity to the local data center installation & deployment technicians to facilitate smooth capacity execution.
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 you must be highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have experience in managing network deployment projects. They will be competent in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure and fiber solutions.
This position will provide the individual with high levels of autonomous work with minimal supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success.
Key job responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to timelines.
- Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement.
- Work closely with our Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
- Knowledge of network cabling and optic types.
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
- Familiarity with common networking terms.
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
- Strong prioritization and time management ability.
- Coordination of design, project timeline/schedule and construction milestones.
- Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management. Must be well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
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.
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 embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with project management
- 1+ years of in data center or critical environment in Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations experience
- Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- 2+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations 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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
USA, WA, Seattle - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
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.
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.
The Global Network Delivery organization is looking to hire a highly motivated, best-in-class Network Deployment Planner to join our growing Planning and Implementation team within AWS Data Center Delivery. The team responsibilities involve scoping and planning interdependent capacity scaling projects and new network capacity deployments across several data center locations. They will review project forecasts and assure physical infrastructure resources are available for their execution.
The Network Deployment Planner will work closely with infrastructure supply chain & procurement, network engineering and technical program managers to plan and deliver customer capacity to the local data center installation & deployment technicians to facilitate smooth capacity execution.
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 you must be highly autonomous, very detail oriented, possess strong written and verbal communication skills and have experience in managing network deployment projects. They will be competent in networking principles, data center operations, cable infrastructure and fiber solutions.
This position will provide the individual with high levels of autonomous work with minimal supervision to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and to assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network as we expand. The desire and ability to work in a fast paced, ambiguous, collaborative environment is essential for success.
Key job responsibilities
- Ensure adherence to timelines.
- Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes always with an eye on improvement.
- Work closely with our Install/Deployment Technicians, Supply Chain & Procurement, Network Engineers and Technical Project Manager teams to ensure fast, smooth delivery of on-demand customer capacity.
- Knowledge of network cabling and optic types.
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies.
- Familiarity with common networking terms.
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills, ability to prioritize tasks based on fluctuating needs.
- Strong prioritization and time management ability.
- Coordination of design, project timeline/schedule and construction milestones.
- Experience in core project management disciplines including scope, schedule, budget, quality, along with risk and critical path management. Must be well organized and able to work effectively under time pressure.
About the team
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.
Diverse Experiences
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.
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.
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 embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of computer networking experience
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with project management
- 1+ years of in data center or critical environment in Computer Hardware Repair, Infrastructure Cabling, Network Deployment, or Data Center Operations experience
- Experience with network hardware: copper and optical fiber cabling, switches, routers
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- 2+ years of data center, critical environment, computer hardware repair, infrastructure cabling, network deployment, or data center operations 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.
LOCATION
USA, VA, Herndon - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
USA, WA, Seattle - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
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Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for your target SOC code before applying. Deployment Engineer roles mapped to software developer codes carry stronger specialty occupation arguments than those filed under general computer occupations, which can attract USCIS scrutiny at petition review.
Check prevailing wage levels before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels for your specific SOC code and work location. An offer at Level I when your duties match Level II or III can signal a weak LCA and increase the risk of an RFE during adjudication.
Target employers with active LCA filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed LCAs for deployment or systems engineering roles, not just general software positions. Consistent filing history in your specific occupation reduces the chance of delays from an employer filing H-1B petitions for the first time.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning you can start work immediately after approval without waiting for October 1. Deployment Engineer roles exist at these institutions, especially in research computing and infrastructure teams.
Align your resume to the LCA job duties
Your petition's specialty occupation argument rests on the job description the employer submits with the I-129. Before filing, confirm that your resume specifically reflects the duties listed, since inconsistencies between the two are a common trigger for USCIS Requests for Evidence.
Use your 60-day grace period to evaluate offers carefully
If your previous H-1B employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new sponsor. Don't accept the first offer that includes sponsorship. Evaluate whether the employer's LCA covers your actual scope of work, including any remote or multi-site deployment responsibilities.
H-1B Visa Deployment Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deployment Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Deployment Engineer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B requirements because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field. The specific SOC code your employer uses on the LCA matters, so confirm with your HR team that the filed occupation code accurately reflects your duties before the petition is submitted.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Deployment Engineers?
Technology companies, cloud infrastructure providers, financial services firms, and enterprise software vendors regularly file H-1B petitions for Deployment Engineers. Migrate Mate filters employers by their LCA filing history in systems and deployment-related occupations, so you can identify sponsors with a track record in your specific role type rather than relying on general employer reputation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change jobs to a new Deployment Engineer role?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer using the portability rules under AC21, which allow you to start working for the new sponsor as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval. The new employer must file an I-129 before your current status expires. Your job duties at the new employer should remain in the same or a similar occupational classification to maintain portability eligibility.
Can my Deployment Engineer role be classified under multiple SOC codes?
Yes, and the SOC code your employer selects on the LCA directly affects your prevailing wage requirement and the strength of the specialty occupation argument. Roles with deployment, CI/CD pipeline, and infrastructure responsibilities are sometimes filed under software developer codes and sometimes under network or systems administrator codes. The OFLC Wage Search shows wage floors for each code by location, which helps you evaluate whether the employer's classification matches the actual seniority and scope of the role.
Does remote work affect my H-1B if I'm a Deployment Engineer working across multiple sites?
Remote and multi-site work creates a specific compliance obligation. USCIS and DOL require that a new or amended LCA be filed for any worksite not covered in the original petition, including client sites or data centers in different metropolitan statistical areas. If your Deployment Engineer role involves frequent on-site work at locations outside your primary office, confirm with your employer that the LCA covers all work locations before you begin work there.