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Infra Decommission Technician, Network and Cable Decom (NCD)

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Umatilla, ORJob$30.91–54.18/hrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$30.91–54.18/hr
Location
Umatilla, OR
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Amazon Web Services is expanding its Network and Cable Decommissioning team. The technician removes legacy cabling and network infrastructure in data centers, coordinates assigned work with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams, and documents progress through ticketing systems. The role also involves validating work, creating change requests, following safety and quality standards, and traveling within the assigned geographic area, with possible travel outside it.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer Networking, requiredLinux Operating Systems, requiredEquipment Lifting, requiredComputer Hardware Troubleshooting, requiredComputer Hardware Repair, requiredWorking in Cramped Spaces, nice to haveWorking at Elevated Locations, nice to haveCustomer Problem Resolution, nice to haveWorking Under Pressure, nice to haveTicketing Systems, nice to haveCabling Infrastructure Best Practices, nice to haveData Center Operations, nice to haveRack and Stack Equipment, nice to haveCable Management, nice to haveHot/Cold Aisle Containment, nice to have

Qualifications

1+ Years Computer Networking Experience, required1+ Years Linux Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of Cloud Computing. We are currently expanding our decommissioning team and are looking for a proven cable technician with experience in robust technical understanding of network and infrastructure. The Network & Cable Decommissioning team (NCD) are looking to hire a highly motivated, self-driven decommissioning technician who will work closely with project managers, network engineers, and operations teams to recover cabling infrastructure, and sanitize legacy abandoned cable. The NCD Tech will be responsible for executing assigned efforts and communicating status updates of those task.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Physical Decommissioning of network and cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

  • Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.

  • Provide status updates to Stakeholder via ticketing system.

  • Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks congruently.

  • Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

  • Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided.

  • Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.

  • Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove obstacles.

  • Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material.

  • Travel within geographical work area is required, up to 25% travel outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region.

  • Scope effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned.

  • All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system.

Key job responsibilities

Physical Decommissioning of cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment.

Manage assigned work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.

Provide status updates to Stakeholder via ticketing system.

Effectively co-ordinate and deliver multiple tasks congruently.

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness.

Effectively leverage the logical tools and systems that are provided.

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices.

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove obstacles.

Read and comprehend datacenter build documentation, and site specific layout material.

Travel within geographical work area is required, up to 25% travel outside traditional work area may be required depending on your primary region.

Scope effort assigned, validate all work is ready for decommissioning, create change requests to perform work, and timely execute effort that has been assigned.

All efforts need to be documented via ticketing system.

A day in the life

Decommissioning of cabling infrastructure in a Data Center environment

Deliver sustainable and repeatable solutions and processes, always with an eye on improvement.

Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and/or workflows.

Provide structured feedback on project progress to Stakeholders.

Co-ordinate multiple concurrent projects

Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain Data Center cleanliness

Follow all production, safety and quality standards, codes and industry best practices

Collaborate with various Stakeholders to remove project obstacles.

Reading and comprehending blueprints and building documentation/redline work

Travel within geographical work area is required, up to 20% travel outside traditional work area may be required possibly including international travel.

About the team

The Network and Cable Decommissioning team’s primary focus is to reclaim capacity for our customers by safely removing decommissioned legacy network equipment and old cabling infrastructure, thus enabling a life cycle approach for the physical layer of our data center network, which will help utilize our existing DC space to its fullest potential.

Basic Qualifications

  • 1+ years of computer networking experience

  • 1+ years of Linux operating systems experience

  • Experience in computer networking

  • Experience working with Linux operating systems

  • Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds

  • Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair

Preferred Qualifications

  • Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines

  • Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure

  • Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system

  • Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies

  • Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)

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 .

USA, OR, Umatilla - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly

How this job compares

Set against the 616 open Network Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30.91–54.18/hr
  • Oregon median$28–49/hr98 hourly ranges
  • US median$29–49/hr431 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $42.55/hr, is 11% above the Oregon median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the top quarter of Network Technician hourly ranges in Oregon.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Network Technician jobs in Oregon and 616 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Oregon
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Network Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (497 postings).
Education
108 of the 616 open Network Technician jobs (18%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Data Center Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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