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Data Center Facilities Manager

Boardman, OR Β· On-site

$163K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Boardman, OR Β· On-site

$163K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Manassas, VA Β· On-site

$167K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Wink, TX Β· On-site

$157K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Sparks, NV Β· On-site

$170K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Sparks, NV Β· On-site

$170K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Manassas, VA Β· On-site

$167K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands‑on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot ...

Data Center Facilities Manager

Manassas, VA Β· On-site

$167K/yr

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon's front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission ...

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How much do data center facilities manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for data center facilities manager in the United States is $155,686.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $167,000.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data center facilities manager?

A Data Center Facilities Manager oversees the critical infrastructure and operations of a data center, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and efficiency. They manage power and cooling systems, security protocols, and maintenance schedules to prevent downtime. This role involves coordinating with IT teams, vendors, and facility staff to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. They also plan for capacity growth, disaster recovery, and cost optimization. Strong technical, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a data center facilities manager?

A Data Center Facilities Manager typically oversees the operation and maintenance of all physical infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security systems. On a daily basis, you may coordinate and supervise maintenance teams, respond to alarms or emergencies, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The role often involves monitoring equipment performance, conducting regular inspections, managing vendor relationships, and preparing reports on facility metrics. You’ll also play a key part in planning for capacity and participating in infrastructure upgrades or expansions. Being proactive and detail-oriented is essential to ensure maximum uptime and operational resilience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data center facilities manager?

To thrive as a Data Center Facilities Manager, you need expertise in facility operations, electrical and mechanical systems, and a background in engineering or facilities management, usually with a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools, and certifications such as PMP, FMP, or Uptime Institute’s Accredited Tier Designer are highly valued. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills help you effectively manage teams, vendors, and critical situations. These skills ensure reliable uptime, energy efficiency, and coordinated responses to operational challenges, all of which are vital for maintaining the high standards required in data center environments.

What does a data center facilities manager make?

A data center facilities manager typically earns a salary ranging from $70,000 to $130,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the size of the data center. They oversee the physical infrastructure, including power, cooling, and security systems, and often require certifications such as LEED or HVAC licenses.
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Infographic showing various Data Center Facilities Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $155,686 per year, or $74.8 per hour.

Data Center Facilities Manager

Boardman, OR β€’ On-site

Socket.dev
Network SecurityΒ β€’Β 1 - 10 employees

$163K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Join our dynamic team and become a critical technical leader who ensures the heartbeat of our global infrastructure remains strong and resilient. In this pivotal role, you'll be the guardian of our data center operations, driving reliability and performance while optimizing operational efficiency across complex technical environments.

Data Center Facility Manger role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting. They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including electrical support equipment such as stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems that include but not limited to switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAC units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers/water chemical systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire suppression systems, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.

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 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 β€” 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.

PDX is an AWS GovCloud region. As required by our contracts with the federal government, effective February 24, 2026, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States).

Key job responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure. Ensure that all work performed within the space is done to high quality and without impact to internal/external customers
  • Manage teams of 24x7 engineering technicians in all facets of their career
  • Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of support teams, and drive them from conception to completion
  • Coordinates daily with a multitude of third-party vendors ensuring adherence to contracted SLAs
  • Effectively and efficiently manage the operations budget and expenditures
  • Routinely operate as the after-hour on-call Data Center Facility Manager for the data centers in the region. This will include responding to any issues within the data centers and managing the investigation, mitigation, and recovery of the issue(s)
A day in the life

We are seeking an energetic Data Center Facility Manager to serve as a technical resource and leader within Amazon data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. The Data Center Facility Manager will oversee operations and management of technicians responsible for routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. They will assist in maintaining a high reliability and performance while keeping operating costs in facilities at a minimum. This equipment supports mission-critical servers and must maintain better than 99.999% uptime.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating β€” 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.

Diverse Experiences

AWS 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.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

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
  • 4+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or other mission critical environment with knowledge in UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and other critical infrastructure OR 7+ years of Technical (Military/Trade School) training and/or experience

Preferred Qualifications:-

  • 5+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience
  • Advanced electrical or mechanical certifications (Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline)
  • 7+ years of experience working in a data center or other mission critical environment with an emphasis on building and equipment operation
  • An excellent understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems involved in critical data center operations including systems such as feeders, transformers, generators, switchgear, UPS systems, ATS units, PDU units, chillers, pumps, air handling units, and CRAHU units
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, technical writing or business justifications (white paper experience)

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, OR, Boardman - 129,200.00 - 193,000.00 USD annually

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