Amazon (AWS) Data Center Jobs: Locations & How to Apply
Amazon Web Services is the biggest data center operator on our map — 243 mapped facilities across North America, and nearly all of them hire technicians, operations staff and critical-facilities engineers.
Where Amazon (AWS)'s data centers are
These are the states with the most Amazon (AWS) facilities on our live map — the jobs are wherever these dots are:
How to apply
- Search the portal for “Data Center Technician”, “Data Center Operations” and “Critical Infrastructure” — AWS uses all three families.
- Filter by the states above — Virginia and Oregon alone hold a huge share of AWS's footprint.
- No degree needed for most DCO roles; hardware experience plus A+/Server+ style knowledge is the usual bar. Military experience is explicitly welcomed in AWS data center hiring.
- Expect a structured loop: online assessment, then interviews focused on troubleshooting scenarios and Amazon's leadership principles.
All hiring goes through the official portal: amazon.jobs — search for “data center technician”, “data center operations” or “critical facilities”.
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Frequently asked questions
Where are Amazon's data centers?
AWS has 243 facilities on our map, heavily concentrated in Virginia (133 facilities) — with major clusters in Oregon, Ohio, Mississippi. See them all on our interactive map.
Do Amazon data center jobs require a degree?
Most Data Center Operations roles don't require a university degree — hardware aptitude, basic networking knowledge and shift flexibility are the practical requirements.
How do I apply for Amazon data center jobs?
Only through amazon.jobs — search “data center technician” or “data center operations” and filter to the states with facilities near you.