Facility Operations Center (FOC) Engineer, Facility Operations Center
AmazonFacility Operations Center (FOC) Engineer, Facility Operations Center
AmazonLocation
Herndon, VA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/9/2026
Compensation
$37.64 - $65.91 per hour
Job description
The FOC Engineer role is critical for supporting onsite operations teams through remote monitoring of Data Center infrastructure. This position is part of the Facility Operations Center, which acts as the Command Center for AWS Data Centers. The team is responsible for monitoring power and cooling infrastructure globally and initiating immediate event responses. Candidates will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a diverse group of engineers and specialists to ensure operational success.
Requirements
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
- Ability to bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Ability to use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Ability to walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Ability to work at heights and from ladders
- Ability to perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Responsibilities
- Provide remote monitoring of Data Center infrastructure to support onsite operations teams.
- Initiate immediate event responses to critical facility infrastructure issues.
- Collaborate with various teams across AWS to maintain high safety and security standards.
- Monitor and analyze data center power and cooling infrastructure globally.
Benefits
- Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Amazon Com Services Llc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
3,290
FY2026
Approval rate
99.1%
FY2026
LCA certified
32,937
FY2026
Entry-level share
10.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+9%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-44%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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