Network Deployment Technician – Amazon – Balzac, AB

Based out of Balzac, Alberta, this Network Deployment Technician role with Amazon Web Services (AWS) puts you at the heart of building and maintaining one of the world’s most expansive cloud computing infrastructures. If you’re the kind of person who thrives on hands-on technical work and wants to be part of the team that literally keeps the cloud running, this could be a strong fit.

Day to day, you’ll be working across data centre and colocation sites throughout the Americas, installing and configuring network hardware, troubleshooting cabling issues, and leading small to mid-size network deployment projects. The role blends independent fieldwork with cross-functional collaboration, and does involve up to 50% travel — primarily local, with some potential for domestic and international trips.

About the Role: Network Deployment Technician

As part of the AWS Infrastructure Services team, you’ll be responsible for the physical and technical side of network capacity delivery. This means getting hands-on with routers, switches, DWDM hardware, fibre optic and copper cabling, and working closely with colocation partners and internal teams to bring new capacity online. You’ll also conduct site audits, improve operational processes, and help resolve outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues.

The position requires a solid understanding of data centre environments, including racking and stacking gear, cable management, and hot/cold aisle containment. You’ll need to be comfortable lifting and racking equipment up to 40 lbs, working in elevated locations or confined spaces, and always adhering to health and safety guidelines. Strong communication is essential — you’ll be providing regular status updates to stakeholders and building relationships with remote teams across the organization.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $36.05 to $46.53 CAD, depending on experience, qualifications, and location. As part of Amazon’s total compensation approach, the package may also include sign-on payments and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage), basic life and AD&D insurance, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), a Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP), paid time off, and additional resources to support health and well-being.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll be involved in every stage of network infrastructure deployment — from initial installation through to decommissioning. Your work will directly support the reliability and scalability of AWS’s global cloud platform, making the day-to-day responsibilities both technically demanding and genuinely impactful.

• Install and configure routers, switches, and DWDM hardware across data centre and colocation sites
• Troubleshoot fibre optic and copper cabling, network installations, and configurations
• Coordinate colocation remote hands for new capacity installations
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners to deliver network capacity projects on time
• Identify and remediate outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues
• Lead small to mid-size network deployment projects from start to finish
• Conduct site audits to ensure safety and quality standards are consistently met
• Provide status updates to stakeholders using internal tools and communication channels
• Decommission cable and network hardware in collaboration with partner teams as required
• Resolve data centre and facility issues in a timely manner

Requirements / Skills

The ideal candidate brings solid hands-on experience in computer networking and Linux operating systems, along with a comfort level working in physical data centre environments. AWS values candidates who are adaptable, safety-conscious, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

• 2+ years of computer networking experience — a foundational requirement for this role
• 2+ years of Linux operating systems experience in a professional environment
• Hardware troubleshooting and repair — experience diagnosing and resolving computer hardware issues
• Physical capability to lift and rack equipment up to 40 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Data centre experience (preferred) — racking/stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment
• Cabling infrastructure best practices — familiarity with industry methodologies and standards
• Ticketing system proficiency — experience managing workload and priorities through a structured system
• Customer-facing communication skills — ability to work effectively with stakeholders during problem resolution and under pressure

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to visit the official Amazon job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant networking and data centre experience before submitting.

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