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Amazon Data Services India Private Limited is looking for a Rack Decommissioning Data Technician to join our growing team in India. The Decommissioning Technical team is responsible for processing and facilitating large scale legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed from our facilities in India. Team members will also process large volumes of media containing customer data to ensure that all customer data is sanitized and protected. You will work in a team environment collaborating with other teams, which requires strong communication skills. Amazon Data Centers treat customer data with the utmost importance; selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without variance and adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that ensure customer data is protected and handled properly. Key job responsibilities * Processing legacy hardware out of the data center facilities in India * Moving large enterprise equipment * Hard drive removal and destruction * Creating/attaching labels and barcodes * Updating progress through a web ticketing systems * Documenting procedures * Escalating concerns to senior technicians and managers as needed/required * Work with basic PC components and hardware like: 1. HDD/SSD/Flash/Removable storage media 2. USB/FireWire/Esata A day in the life You will work on decommission of data center infrastructure including racks, servers, and networking equipment following established SOPs as per workflow and ticket-based environment. Perform hardware operations such as rack installation, migration and systematic problem resolution. Maintain site organisation and cleanliness while demonstrating strong troubleshooting abilities. Must adhere to all health and safety guidelines as well as security protocols. 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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 - 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience - Bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science - Knowledge of IT system hardware and network concepts ### Preferred qualifications - Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure - Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair - Knowledge of server hardware and components 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. 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