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

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for evening 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 the difference between Evening Data Center Operations Lead vs Data Center Technician?

AspectEvening Data Center Operations LeadData Center Technician
CertificationsRelevant certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or data center-specific credentialsSimilar certifications, often entry-level or specialized in hardware and network support
Work EnvironmentOversees operations during evening shifts, managing teams and ensuring uptimePerforms hands-on hardware, network, and equipment maintenance, often during day or night shifts
ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff, monitors systems, handles escalations, and ensures operational efficiencyPerforms technical tasks, troubleshooting, hardware installation, and routine maintenance

The Evening Data Center Operations Lead focuses on supervising and managing data center activities during evening hours, ensuring smooth operations and team coordination. In contrast, the Data Center Technician handles technical support and hardware tasks, often working hands-on to maintain equipment. Both roles require relevant certifications and industry experience, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Evening Data Center Operations Lead job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 8% As Needed, 49% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,526 per year, or $61.8 per hour.
Data Center Operations Manager, Data Center Operations

Data Center Operations Manager, Data Center Operations

Amazon

Hilliard, OH

$157K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago


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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 6,833 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

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 the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people at all levels, sponsoring projects, and proposing technical solutions.

This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation.
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 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 - 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.
Effective May 15, 2017, 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
The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for a Data Center. Some high-level responsibilities include:
- Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
- Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
- Developing Career Paths for the employees and making updates in our internal tools.


- Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
- Fast learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
- Ensure all operational KPIs and metrics are being measured and met
- Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
- Manage Large Scale Events (outages) and act as the call leader
- Manage and improve the workflows and through-put for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
- Maintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacations
- Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our Customer Experience
This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
- Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.


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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.

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10,000+ Employees

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Seattle, WA, US