Decom Manager, Data Center Operations

Application deadline: Aug 25, 2026

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast-paced technology company and a leader in the world of Data Centers. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team in the Amazon Dedicated Cloud (ADC) and invite cleared professionals to join our elite team. Please apply, if you are a proven technology manager with people management/development experience and the drive/vision to take AWS ADC Operations to the next level.

The successful candidate will have experience managing people and teams with varying skillsets and diverse backgrounds. This manager will manage a team that provides tracking, auditing, accountability, and decommission processing of all hardware in a minimum of three geographically separated ADC data centers. The team will streamline current processes for maximum efficiency and improve any and all procedures to ensure customer data is protected at all times. In this role you will mentor people in all levels, manage the delivery of large projects and propose technical solutions to complicated problems.

Customer trust is foremost for cloud services provided by AWS. Our US government customers must be guaranteed that their data will never be exposed. To ensure this, physical security of the data centers and the cradle to grave tracking of any and all storage medium types (disks, solid state disks, flash cards, etc.) are essential. This manager will hire and manage a team of hourly employees that provides tracking and auditing of all media and parts. They also manage the scanning of inventory and destruction processes using approved equipment.

We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and we are even more committed to working with you to make that happen. Depending on the type of job, you will be required to engage in physical activities with or without reasonable accommodation. These activities include the following:

·Lifting and moving material up to 40 pounds each
· Working in cramped and/or elevated locations
· Bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching
· Standing and walking for up to 8+ hours a day
· Ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and gangways safely and without limitation
· Work in a noisy environment
· Work shifts longer than 8 hours to support 24/7 operations (covering both night and day shifts)

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph. Upon application you will be asked qualifying questions that will be used only in relation to the US Government Security Clearance required for this role.

Key job responsibilities
• Leading and supervising a Decom team of hourly employees within the ADC
• Ensure overall safety and security is supported across multiple teams/shifts
• Strategic planning, forecasting and resolution of problems; addressing any staffing needs
• Mentoring, training and developing direct reports for career progression; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees
• Write and deliver annual performance reviews to senior management
• Develop, improve, and share operational best practices across all ADC regions
• Work with other supporting functions and operational regions to develop performance KPI and metrics; drive throughput efficiencies by continuously improving operational processes.

About the team
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

- High school or equivalent diploma, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- 2-years of experience hiring and managing performance of technicians to meet service level agreements, 1-year of experience working on IT hardware including repairs, assembly, manufacturing, installations or life cycle decommissioning and 1-year experience working with inventory management systems
- Current, active US Government Security Clearance level of Top Secret with Polygraph

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience developing operational metrics
- Experience with performance metrics, process improvement and Lean techniques
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years in a data center technology role and experience with physical data center infrastructure such as copper/fiber cabling
- Experience working with teams to articulate and refine requirements to assist in the improvement of scanning, tracking, inventory, database software and tooling.

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, CO, Aurora - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually