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Rack Lifecycle Tech

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Hybrid (Mumbai)Full-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Rack Lifecycle Tech in AWS Infrastructure Operations responsible for physical installation, cabling, handoff, and decommissioning of racks across data center sites; hands-on executor ensuring racks are installed, documented, and handed off per SOPs with zero blockers.

Responsibilities

  • Rack Installation & Cabling: Execute rack installations including physical placement, power connections, grounding, and cable management per AWS standards and MOPs; Perform structured cabling including fiber/copper terminations, patch panel connections, labeling, and dressing to specification; Complete OTDR and power testing; validate results against acceptance thresholds; escalate failures to team lead promptly; Follow all EHS protocols, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and safe work practices during installation activities
  • Rack Lifecycle Operations: Execute work orders and tasks assigned by the Rack Lifecycle Team Manager under direct manager direction, maintaining accurate status updates in workflow management tools; Perform quality checks on completed cabling work including port map verification, label accuracy, and as-built documentation updates in CMDB/DCIM; Identify and escalate issues or deviations from SOPs; support deployment wave readiness with pre-work site walks, material staging, and tool preparation
  • Material Handling & Supply Chain Support: Receive, verify, and stage incoming rack, cable, optics, and hardware deliveries; validate against BOM and flag discrepancies; maintain accurate site inventory records; support cycle count activities and identify inventory shortfalls
  • Handover & Documentation: Complete all required as-built documentation, port maps, test result records, and workflow sign-offs; update CMDB/DCIM and IPAM records; ensure clean handoffs with zero blockers
  • Rack Decommissioning: Execute decommission activities per MOPs including cable removal, power disconnects, asset de-tagging, device wipe and media destruction; stage recovered assets for RMA, redeployment, or disposal; update DCIM/CMDB, IPAM, port maps; verify reclaimed capacity is recorded
  • Quality, Safety & Compliance: Adhere to SOPs, quality standards, governance; complete safety training and audits; contribute to continuous improvement; use Rack Lifecycle Team tooling to record work and track assets
  • Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinate with DCO, DCEO, Network Engineering, and facilities teams; participate in stand-ups and briefings; provide updates on task status and blockers
  • Continuous Learning & Development: Maintain technical proficiency in structured cabling, fiber optics, rack installation, and data center infrastructure; complete certifications and training; onboard and train new team members; stay current on tooling and standards

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
  • 1+ years of computer networking experience
  • High school or equivalent diploma

Skills

Required:Hardware troubleshootingNetworkingStructured cablingDocumentation
Nice to have:OTDR testing
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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