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Salute Mission Critical LLC.

$87K/yr

Technical Shift Lead Full Time Dedicated New Albany, OH, US 5 days ago Requisition ID: 2334 Salary ... Monitor and evaluate data center performance, including power consumption, ambient temperature and ...

Fermi LLC

DC Senior Technical Specialist

Amarillo, TX · On-site

... Lead. This role also owns the vendor-management strategy for critical data center equipment, ensuring that technical specifications and vendor-capacity commitments align with construction delivery ...

Fermi Inc

DC Senior Technical Specialist

Amarillo, TX

... Lead. This role also owns the vendor-management strategy for critical data center equipment, ensuring that technical specifications and vendor-capacity commitments align with construction delivery ...

Fermi LLC

Senior Technical Data Center Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$103K - $143K/yr

The DC Sr Technical Manager will lead a team of discipline-specific subject matter experts--electrical, mechanical, and controls--providing technical governance across all data center packages. This ...

Fermi Inc

Senior Technical Data Center Manager

Amarillo, TX · On-site

$103K - $143K/yr

The DC Sr Technical Manager will lead a team of discipline-specific subject matter experts-electrical, mechanical, and controls-providing technical governance across all data center packages. This ...

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

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for data center technical lead in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a data center technical lead?

Data Center Technical Leads are professionals responsible for overseeing the technical operations within a data center. They manage teams of technicians and engineers to ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of all data center systems, including servers, networks, and storage infrastructure. Their role involves coordinating maintenance, troubleshooting hardware and software issues, implementing best practices, and supporting the deployment of new technologies. Data Center Technical Leads also serve as the primary point of contact for escalated technical problems and collaborate with other departments to support business goals.

What are some typical challenges a data center technical lead faces when overseeing infrastructure upgrades?

Data Center Technical Leads often encounter challenges such as coordinating downtime to minimize service disruption, ensuring compatibility between new and legacy systems, and managing cross-team communication among IT, facilities, and security teams. Balancing project timelines with operational demands requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Additionally, staying current with evolving technology standards and maintaining compliance with industry regulations are key aspects of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a data center technical lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Center Technical Lead, you need deep expertise in data center infrastructure, server and network management, and a relevant degree or certification such as CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or VMware certifications. Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, SolarWinds), virtualization platforms, and ticketing systems is typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help in managing teams and coordinating with stakeholders. These competencies ensure efficient operations, system reliability, and effective resolution of technical issues in critical environments.

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

AspectData Center Technical LeadData Center Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CompTIA Server+, Cisco certificationsCompTIA A+, Network+
Work EnvironmentOversees teams, manages projects, coordinates maintenancePerforms hardware setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance
ResponsibilitiesTechnical leadership, system design, troubleshooting escalationsHardware installation, network setup, basic troubleshooting

The Data Center Technical Lead typically holds more advanced certifications and takes on leadership and planning roles within the data center. In contrast, the Data Center Technician focuses on hands-on hardware and network tasks. Both roles are essential, but the Technical Lead guides projects and teams, while the Technician executes technical tasks.

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Infographic showing various Data Center Technical Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Data Center Technical Project Lead

Woodbury, MN • On-site

1 point system
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

What they're looking for
That 50/50 blend completely shifts the strategy. Finding someone who can handle switch port optimization and rack monitoring, while simultaneously writing disaster recovery playbooks and coordinating a global SAP/HANA rollout, requires a very specific title.
1. Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) & Facilities Operations
The candidate must have hands-on experience managing physical data center space, power, and cooling. They need to be comfortable walking the floor of a large facility (over 100 racks) and using specialized monitoring software.
What to look for on resumes: Schneider Electric StruxureWare (DCO/DCE), rack management, power/cooling monitoring, hardware racking/stacking (Dell, HPE, Cisco, APC).
2. Technical Project Management & DR Documentation (The "PM" Half)
This isn't just a "doing" role; they need the organizational skills to manage timelines, coordinate vendors, and write critical procedures.
What to look for on resumes: Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing, creating MOPs (Methods-of-Procedure), managing multi-site infrastructure rollouts, and coordinating with corporate facilities/external co-location vendors.
3. Enterprise Networking & Core IT Infrastructure
While they don't need to be a dedicated Network Architect, they must understand networking and systems well enough to support core refreshes and coordinate with the network team.
What to look for on resumes: Cisco ACI, Juniper, switch port optimization, closet clean-ups, and supporting major platform migrations (like SAP/HANA).
4. IT Service Management (ITSM) & Change Control
Because this is a highly regulated corporate environment, every physical or digital change must be meticulously planned and logged.
What to look for on resumes: ServiceNow proficiency, strict Change Control processes, and experience in highly regulated environments (e.g., FDA/medical, financial, or heavily audited environments).
5. High-Level Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination
They will be the primary IT contact for the Woodbury site. They must be able to translate complex technical requirements to a wide range of people, from local electricians and facilities managers to corporate IT executives.

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Additional info
 *  Maintain and update Medtronic's StruxureWare Data Centre Operations Information Management system, and supporting documentation.
 *  Prepare and deliver reports on Data Centre utilisation statistics.
 *  Conduct data centre surveys of electrical systems, and lead improvements.
 *  Create and maintain accurate and credible records of maintenance, changes, problems, methods-of-procedures (MOPs) and resolutions.
 *  Work directly with Woodbury facilities and be the key IT contact for the site
 *  Manage Projects and locations in the Mid-West area and MSP activities
Projects
 *  Coordinate large multi-site infrastructure rollouts globally, SAP/HAHA, Datacentre Core Refreshs.
 *  Gather, create, drill and document DR scenarios for the Woodbury Datacentre.
 *  Manage internal projects as assigned.
 *  Support external Project implementations thru attending meetings and insuring deliverables and tasks assigned are completed and providing project status updated to the team.
A Day in the Life
 *  Use a combination of product management and application knowledge to guide customers through successful implementations.
 *  Networking background would be useful given ACI and Juniper rollouts
 *  Vendor Management: Effectively communicate with customers via email, phone, and other electronic methods to ensure client's effective use of products.
 *  Site Support - Align with Site IT support - Support site teams in closet clean-up, switch port optimization, and survey work as needed. Communicate and set standards clearly with our connectivity team.
 *  Own and manage DC team process and procedure documentation -
 *  Own DCIM - StruxureWare Data Centre Operations Information Management, DCO / DCE
 *  Co-Ordinate repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations with site teams.
 *  Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements.
 *  Provide input into training material for seminars, practical and online training.
 *  Providing IT support to staff and customers, as well as respond to the server and network issues.
 *  Communicate, work with, and support our Corporate Facilities team and Vendors for onsite datacentre facilities.
 *  Communicate, work with, and support our Co-Location vendors that host offsite datacentre facilities.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements for DC Engineer jobs.
 *  Working in and with a globally dispersed team.
 *  Experience with a large multi-national Datacentre environment, with both On-Prem and Co-Located Datacentres.
 *  Strong leadership, self-management, time management, and problem-solving skills.
 *  Requires careful attention to detail.
 *  Bachelor's Degree in engineering / computer science or significant industry experience.
 *  ServiceNow and change control experience
 *  You should have 4 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
 *  A degree in computer science or related field - or significant Industry experience
 *  Experience in testing and validation of infrastructure builds for regulated environments.
 *  Experience is preparation and presentation for Audits.
 *  Experience in a very large Corporate environment dealing with hundreds of sites.
 *  Experience with racking and hardware installation would be an advantage. DELL, HPE, Cisco, APC and Veritas Equipment and Maintenance/Support Experience
 *  Experience working in a medical regulated environment considered a plus
 *  Excellent documentation and presentation preparation skills
Job Responsibilities

Reporting
 *  Maintain and update Medtronic's StruxureWare Data Centre Operations Information Management system, and supporting documentation.
 *  Prepare and deliver reports on Data Centre utilisation statistics.
 *  Conduct data centre surveys of electrical systems, and lead improvements.
 *  Create and maintain accurate and credible records of maintenance, changes, problems, methods-of-procedures (MOPs) and resolutions.
 *  Work directly with Woodbury facilities and be the key IT contact for the site
 *  Manage Projects and locations in the Mid-West area and MSP activities
Projects
 *  Coordinate large multi-site infrastructure rollouts globally, SAP/HAHA, Datacentre Core Refreshs.
 *  Gather, create, drill and document DR scenarios for the Woodbury Datacentre.
 *  Manage internal projects as assigned.
 *  Support external Project implementations thru attending meetings and insuring deliverables and tasks assigned are completed and providing project status updated to the team.
A Day in the Life
 *  Use a combination of product management and application knowledge to guide customers through successful implementations.
 *  Networking background would be useful given ACI and Juniper rollouts
 *  Vendor Management: Effectively communicate with customers via email, phone, and other electronic methods to ensure client's effective use of products.
 *  Site Support - Align with Site IT support - Support site teams in closet clean-up, switch port optimization, and survey work as needed. Communicate and set standards clearly with our connectivity team.
 *  Own and manage DC team process and procedure documentation -
 *  Own DCIM - StruxureWare Data Centre Operations Information Management, DCO / DCE
 *  Co-Ordinate repairs, corrective maintenance, and routine installations with site teams.
 *  Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements.
 *  Provide input into training material for seminars, practical and online training.
 *  Providing IT support to staff and customers, as well as respond to the server and network issues.
 *  Communicate, work with, and support our Corporate Facilities team and Vendors for onsite datacentre facilities.
 *  Communicate, work with, and support our Co-Location vendors that host offsite datacentre facilities.
Must Have: Minimum Requirements for DC Engineer jobs.
 *  Working in and with a globally dispersed team.
 *  Experience with a large multi-national Datacentre environment, with both On-Prem and Co-Located Datacentres.
 *  Strong leadership, self-management, time management, and problem-solving skills.
 *  Requires careful attention to detail.
 *  Bachelor's Degree in engineering / computer science or significant industry experience.
 *  ServiceNow and change control experience
 *  You should have 4 years of relevant experience.
Nice to Have
 *  A degree in computer science or related field - or significant Industry experience
 *  Experience in testing and validation of infrastructure builds for regulated environments.
 *  Experience is preparation and presentation for Audits.
 *  Experience in a very large Corporate environment dealing with hundreds of sites.
 *  Experience with racking and hardware installation would be an advantage. DELL, HPE, Cisco, APC and Veritas Equipment and Maintenance/Support Experience
 *  Experience working in a medical regulated environment considered a plus
 *  Excellent documentation and presentation preparation skills