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STN Inc

Data Center Operations Manager

Odessa, TX · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Data Center Operations Manager Infrastructure operations · shared across sites Reports to: VP, Infrastructure (or Director, Site Operations) Location: Odessa, TX or Pleasanton, CA; multi-site travel ...

Amazon

Data Center Operations Manager

Gilroy, CA · On-site

$176K/yr

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Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations! AWS is looking ... BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - 2+ years of in a management or team lead function experience - 4+ years of ...

Amazon

Data Center Operations Manager

Gilroy, CA · On-site

$176K/yr

Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations! AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and ...

ITCAPS LLC

Data Center Operations Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Data Center Operations Engineer Introduction: We are seeking a Data Center Operations Engineer to support day-to-day operations in a large-scale server environment. The ideal candidate will have ...

Amazon

Data Center Operations Manager

Gilroy, CA

$176K/yr

Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations! AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and ...

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 ...

Mindlance

Data Center Operations Advisor

$170K/yr

Mindlance is seeking a Data Center Operations Advisor to support their operations. The role involves advising on data center operations and may require occasional travel for site visits or meetings.

EOS

Data Center Operations Leader

Prineville, OR

Lead daily operations across multiple data center campuses, including Network Operations, Field Operations, Deployment Services, and Infrastructure Support. * Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient ...

Roblox

Manager Data Center Operations

Goodyear, AZ · On-site

$161K/yr

As a Manager of Data Center Operations, you will scale the Core Data Center and hardware infrastructure, lead a team of engineers, and ensure the infrastructure meets the real-time requirements of ...

System One

Data Center Operations Advisor

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

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Job Title: Data Center Operations Advisor Location: Jacksonville, FL Type: Contract Work Model: Onsite - onsite Hours: 40.0 Responsibilities * Operate large scale data center facilities in a ...

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As of Aug 16, 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?

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 as a data center operations lead?

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 data center operations lead do?

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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,526 per year, or $61.8 per hour.

Data Center Operations Manager

STN Inc

Odessa, TX • On-site

$120 - $170/hr

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Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Data Center Operations Manager

Infrastructure operations · shared across sites

Reports to: VP, Infrastructure (or Director, Site Operations)

Location: Odessa, TX or Pleasanton, CA; multi-site travel

Department: Infrastructure & DC Operations / Data Center Operations

Position summary

The Data Center Operations Manager owns physical infrastructure at GPU One (GPUaaS) sites including power, cooling, security, and smart-hands services. The role is the operational owner of colocation and owned-site facility relationships and the first line of defense against physical-layer incidents.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of colocation and owned data center sites

  • Coordinate with colocation partners on power, cooling, and facility issues

  • Manage smart-hands and remote-hands services and SLAs with site providers

  • Oversee physical security including access controls, badge management, and audit logs

  • Maintain capacity planning models for power, cooling, and rack space

  • Coordinate with Field Engineering on installation logistics and site readiness

  • Manage site-level vendors including electrical, HVAC, security, and janitorial

  • Maintain DCIM, environmental monitoring, and physical asset inventory accuracy

  • Support audits (SOC 2, customer site visits, insurance inspections)

  • Participate in on-call rotation for site emergencies and outages

Required qualifications

  • 6+ years in data center operations or facilities management

  • Strong understanding of power distribution, cooling architecture, and DC physical infrastructure

  • Experience managing colocation relationships and SLAs

  • CDCP, CDCS, or equivalent data center certification

  • Demonstrated vendor and contractor management experience

Preferred qualifications

  • Modular data center (MDC) operational experience

  • Experience operating high-density GPU or HPC sites (30 kW+ per rack)

  • Liquid cooling experience (rear-door, direct-to-chip, or immersion)

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

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