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T-Rex Solutions

On-Prem Data Center Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Lead Data Center & Cloud Engineering initiatives, including infrastructure lifecycle modernization, design reviews, technical architecture, and performance optimization. * Support development and ...

JASINT

Data Center Lead - KEY

Monterey, CA

$115K/yr

Data Center Lead - KEY Location(s): Monterey, CA Hours: Regular Full-Time Salary Range: $115k/yr - $127,800k/yr Clearance Requirements N/A What you will be doing: The person in this position will ...

HDR

Wisconsin Data Center Lead

Madison, WI · On-site

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Wisconsin Data Center Lead in the Madison, WI office whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ...

HDR

Iowa Data Center Lead

Des Moines, IA

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Iowa Data Center Lead in the Des Moines, IA office whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal ...

HDR

Wisconsin Data Center Lead

Madison, WI · On-site

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Wisconsin Data Center Lead in the Madison, WI office whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ...

HDR

Iowa Data Center Lead

Des Moines, IA · On-site

HDR is looking for a Project Manager to serve as our Iowa Data Center Lead in the Des Moines, IA office whose experience focuses on client development and delivery of data center projects. The ideal ...

CSV-TAUREAN

$135K - $150K/yr

Lead backup/disaster recovery planning and testing. * Oversee datacenter maintenance and monitoring. * Implement security controls and access policies. * Supervise datacenter personnel. Core ...

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As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for data center lead in the United States is $70.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60.58 and $78.61 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Data Center Lead, you need expertise in data center operations, infrastructure management, and a background in IT or engineering, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like CompTIA Server+ or Cisco CCNA. Familiarity with data center management software, monitoring systems, and hardware troubleshooting tools is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and handle incidents effectively. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure uptime, security, and efficient operation of critical IT infrastructure.

What are some common challenges faced by a Data Center Lead in managing facility uptime?

As a Data Center Lead, maintaining facility uptime is a top priority, and common challenges include coordinating preventive maintenance without disrupting operations, quickly responding to hardware failures, and ensuring adequate staffing during critical periods. You'll also need to manage vendor relationships for timely equipment repairs and upgrades, as well as implement strict protocols to prevent human error. Proactively monitoring systems and fostering communication among team members are essential to minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless operation.

What is a Data Center Lead?

A Data Center Lead is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations, maintenance, and security of a data center facility. They manage technical staff, coordinate system upgrades, and ensure the reliability and efficiency of IT infrastructure. Their role often includes monitoring environmental controls, managing incident responses, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The Data Center Lead also collaborates with other IT teams to support business needs and implement best practices for data security and uptime.

What is the difference between Data Center Lead vs Data Center Technician?

AspectData Center LeadData Center Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Server+, Data Center certificationsCompTIA A+, Network+, Data Center certifications
Work EnvironmentSupervises teams, manages operations, oversees maintenancePerforms hardware setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance
ResponsibilitiesLeadership, coordination, ensuring uptime, reportingHardware installation, troubleshooting, equipment repairs

The Data Center Lead typically holds more leadership responsibilities, overseeing operations and teams, while the Data Center Technician focuses on hands-on hardware work. Both roles require relevant certifications and work in data center environments, but the Lead has a broader scope including supervision and management tasks.

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Data Center Lead

Advanced Technology Leaders Inc

Mililani, HI • On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Lead

Position Overview

Leads Data Center operations, ensuring proper configuration and support of servers, SAN, backups, and cloud integrations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage datacenter infrastructure and team operations.
  • Ensure security, redundancy, and high availability.
  • Maintain cloud and virtualization environments.
  • Plan and implement system improvements.

Qualifications

  • BA/BS with 5+ years OR AA/AS with 7+ years.
  • IAT Level II and CE/OS certification.
  • 7+ years system administration experience.
  • Leadership experience in datacenter operations.
  • Experience with VMware, AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

  • May be asked to provide proof of US citizenship
  • Must be able to maintain a US Government issued Secret clearance throughout the life of the contract.

Work Environment: This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, but only after full disclosure by the applicant.

  • Position generally requires light work with occasional lifting of up to (30) pounds or more, carrying supplies, equipment.
  • The job requires varying amounts of sitting, standing, and walking.
  • This position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • The ability to communicate clearly with an excellent comprehension of the English language is essential.
  • Work is generally performed in an indoor setting.

Physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties described in the work environment

Travel: Minimal travel for corporate support is expected for this position.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Advanced Technology Leaders INC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ATL is committed to assisting individuals with disabilities, please email for assistance and accommodation in the application or recruitment process.

The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans offered to all employees.

401K plan with up to 4% matching

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Standard Life Insurance

Training and Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Apply online at www.at-leaders.com and click on Careers.

**This position is in support of current opportunities**

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