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As our Senior Data Center Operations Engineer, your main mission is to own day-to-day operations ... You will serve as the primary technical lead for 24x7 colocation facility operations, reporting to ...

Manager Data Center Operations

Dallas, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

Act as primary technical and operational contact for data center customers - both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ...

Manager Data Center Operations

Manassas, VA · On-site

$167K/yr

Act as primary technical and operational contact for data center customers - both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ...

Manager Data Center Operations

Dallas, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

Act as primary technical and operational contact for data center customers - both as the technical lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ...

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead engineering operations across a flagship mission-critical campus in the world's largest data center market. You'll join an organisation renowned for ...

As the Data Center Supervisor at SpaceXAI Memphis, you will oversee the health and performance of ... You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring optimal operations and continuous improvement in our ...

As the Data Center Supervisor at SpaceXAI Memphis, you will oversee the health and performance of ... You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring optimal operations and continuous improvement in our ...

Supervisor, Data Center Operations

Memphis, TN · On-site

$162K/yr

As the Data Center Supervisor at SpaceXAI Memphis, you will oversee the health and performance of ... You will lead a team of technicians, ensuring optimal operations and continuous improvement in our ...

As the Data Center Operations Manager, you'll oversee the data center technicians who keep SpaceXAI ... You'll co-lead a skilled team, manage critical operations, and implement smart, sustainable ...

Manager, Data Center Operations

Memphis, TN · On-site

$162K/yr

As the Data Center Operations Manager, you'll oversee the data center technicians who keep SpaceXAI ... You'll co-lead a skilled team, manage critical operations, and implement smart, sustainable ...

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How much do hourly data center operations lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly data center operations lead in the United States is $46.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectHourly Data Center Operations LeadData Center Technician
CertificationsTypically required to have certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco CCNA, or data center-specific credentialsOften required to have certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or similar technical certifications
Work EnvironmentOversees daily operations, manages teams, and ensures uptime in data centersPerforms hands-on hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within data centers
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by data centers, cloud providers, and large IT organizationsFound in data centers, IT service providers, and enterprise IT departments

The main difference is that the Hourly Data Center Operations Lead manages and supervises data center activities, while the Data Center Technician focuses on technical tasks and hardware maintenance. The Operations Lead has more leadership responsibilities, whereas the Technician performs hands-on technical work.

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Infographic showing various Hourly 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 $96,996 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Data Center Operations Engineer

Intraedge

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Other

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Job Description:
As our Senior Data Center Operations Engineer, your main mission is to own day-to-day operations, ensure maximum uptime, and drive infrastructure scalability for enterprise and high-density, GPU-based AI platforms. You will serve as the primary technical lead for 24x7 colocation facility operations, reporting to infrastructure leadership and partnering cross-functionally to manage expansions, capacity planning, and vendor SLAs.
Core Responsibilities
  • Enforce Standards: Establish, maintain, and audit data center operational procedures, disaster recovery runbooks, and strict change management policies.
  • Lead Deployments: Perform and oversee rack/stack installations, structured cabling, configuration, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of enterprise server, network, and storage hardware.
  • Manage Capacity: Track and forecast rack utilization, power consumption, cooling capacity, and floor space while maintaining precise DCIM inventory records and rack elevation diagrams.
  • Support 24x7 Operations: Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation to provide rapid incident response, remote/smart hands support, and physical hardware remediation.
  • Drive AI Innovation: Evaluate emerging technologies to optimize high-density NVIDIA GPU platforms, cooling strategies, and automated data center workflows.
  • Mentor Teams: Create training documentation and provide technical guidance to junior engineers to scale operational readiness.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience: 10+ years in enterprise data center operations, with 5+ years specifically supporting large-scale colocation facilities and complex Fortune 500 environments.
  • Availability & Travel: Ability to travel up to 35% and fully participate in a mandatory 24x7 on-call operational support rotation.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Data Center Operations, or a related technical field (or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications, military experience, and relevant professional experience).
  • Infrastructure Expertise: Deep hands-on experience with server hardware, storage systems, Cisco Nexus switches, enterprise routing, VMware, Linux, and Windows Server environments.
  • Facility Systems Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of UPS systems, generators, HVAC, fire suppression, power distribution, and DCIM/ticketing platforms (ServiceNow preferred).
  • Project Leadership: Proven track record of successfully leading data center build-outs, migrations, capacity modeling, and hardware lifecycle management.
Preferred Certifications
  • Data Center: CDCDP, CDCS, or equivalent data center operations certifications.
  • Networking: Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or higher.
  • Systems & Process: VMware certifications, ITIL Foundation (or higher), and relevant cloud or infrastructure certifications.

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At heart, we are a technology, products and services organization In our soul, it’s the people who make us what we are — the professionals we train and connect to next-level opportunities and the experts who create innovative solutions and value for our national and international partners. It’s true that innovative technology can provide a major boost to your business, but you also need the right talent pushing it forward. This critical combination is what we offer all of our partners: cutting edge tech solutions and the expertise to bring it to life.

Industry

It services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chandler, AZ, US

Year founded

2002

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