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Roblox

Manager Data Center Operations

Goodyear, AZ

$163K/yr

Lead a growing team of data center engineers focusing on rack deployments, hardware troubleshooting ... While supporting the operations team, you are also expected to also perform as an individual ...

Leaseweb

Data Center Operations Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

They are seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support day-to-day operations within their San Jose data center, assisting with hardware management and customer support in a fast-paced ...

Google

Data Center Operations Manager

Council Bluffs, IA · On-site

$155K/yr

Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives. * Ability to work nights ... As a Hardware Operations Manager at Google, you will lead Data Center Technicians managing the ...

General Motors

Data Center Operations Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$170K - $230K/yr

Data Center Operations Engineer at General Motors bring niche knowledge and experience not only in ... lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We ...

General Motors

Data Center Operations Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$170K - $230K/yr

Data Center Operations Engineer at General Motors bring niche knowledge and experience not only in ... lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all. Why Join Us We ...

Roblox

Manager Data Center Operations

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$185K - $228K/yr

Lead a growing team of data center engineers focusing on rack deployments, hardware troubleshooting ... While supporting the operations team, you are also expected to also perform as an individual ...

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How much do data center operations lead jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for data center operations lead in the United States is $128,526.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $163,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Center Operations Lead job?

A Data Center Operations Lead oversees the daily operations, maintenance, and security of a data center to ensure optimal performance and uptime. They manage teams responsible for hardware installations, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills to address issues efficiently. Additionally, they collaborate with IT and business teams to implement best practices, improve efficiency, and support organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Center Operations Lead position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Center Operations Lead, you need strong expertise in data center infrastructure management, IT operations, and team leadership, typically backed by a degree in information technology or a related field. Familiarity with monitoring tools such as DCIM software, experience with hardware maintenance, and certifications like CompTIA Server+ or Cisco CCNA are highly valuable. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial to ensuring continuous uptime, efficient operations, and effective incident response in a mission-critical environment.

What does a typical day look like for a Data Center Operations Lead?

A typical day for a Data Center Operations Lead involves overseeing daily operations, monitoring system performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and addressing any technical or operational issues that arise. You will often manage a team of technicians, assign tasks, and ensure compliance with operational standards and safety protocols. Frequent collaboration with IT, facilities, and security teams is common to optimize workflows and respond quickly to alerts or incidents. This role is dynamic and often requires proactive planning, rapid troubleshooting, and clear communication to maintain data center reliability and efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Data Center Operations Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,526 per year, or $61.8 per hour.
Manager Data Center Operations

Manager Data Center Operations

Roblox

Goodyear, AZ

$163K/yr

Other

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

As a Manager, Data Center Operations, you'll help us scale our Core Data Center and hardware infrastructure at a time of incredible growth for our business. At Roblox, you'll have boundless opportunities to shape the future of the Imagination Platform and demonstrate your passion for delivering thoughtful solutions in front of a global audience. If you know what it takes to build and operate hardware infrastructure that can sustain millions of concurrent players year-round and you take play as seriously as we do, you'll fit right into our highly experienced and ever-expanding engineering team. You will report to the Senior Manager of Data Center Operations. This will be a position based in Goodyear, AZ.

You will:

  • Develop and maintain the Core Data Center and hardware infrastructure to meet the large-scale and real-time requirements of our Imagination Platform to ensure our community has an awesome experience anywhere in the world. This includes all aspects of the server, network infrastructure, power, and environmental monitoring.
  • Lead a growing team of data center engineers focusing on rack deployments, hardware troubleshooting and break-fix, and decommissioning.
  • Identify and solve critical problems and prevent them from re-occurring via root cause analysis and giving recommendations to improve automation. Guide, train and educate staff on best practices related to break/fix tasks related to the server hardware and network infrastructure.
  • Create, influence, and improve the development platform, infrastructure, metrics, standards (Runbooks, SOPs, MOPs), and methods to ensure the goal of scalability and high availability can be achieved.
  • Participate in the on-call rotation for our critical infrastructure.
  • Build and implement Core sites around the world including low voltage cabling, creating BOMs, vendor management.

You have:

  • At minimum 10+ years of experience working in large-scale Data Center Infrastructure environments and 3+ years experience leading a team of 3 or more data center engineers. While supporting the operations team, you are also expected to also perform as an individual contributor.
  • Extensive experience installing, monitoring, and maintaining server and network equipment. This includes brand new server and network provisioning.
  • In-depth knowledge of data center environments, servers, and network equipment.
  • Proven experience executing on multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • You have installed various equipment that commonly resides in the data center environment and are able to lift 75 pounds occasionally.

You are:

  • Someone who is ready for action wielding a wealth of server and network hardware troubleshooting support, across multiple commercial-off-the-shelf hardware brands.
  • Excited about getting in front of complex problems, and can effectively organize your work to overcome emergent high-impact issues.
  • Someone who asks the right questions to solve issues within your expertise and you use data to test your theories. You are able to formulate and identify problems, generate and evaluate a variety of solutions (some of which are novel), and implement the best one(s).

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