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Nasdaq

Global Data Center Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

$182K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Data Center Manager to oversee and optimize our global data center footprint in support of mission-critical financial trading, and real-time transaction ...

Nasdaq

Global Data Center Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$182K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Data Center Manager to oversee and optimize our global data center footprint in support of mission-critical financial trading, and real-time transaction ...

JLL

Global Data Center Account Director

Atlanta, GA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Global Data Center Account Director owns the commercial relationship and growth plan for a strategic data center client. This role requires deep expertise in data center ...

JLL

Global Data Center Account Director

Washington, DC · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Global Data Center Account Director owns the commercial relationship and growth plan for a strategic data center client. This role requires deep expertise in data center ...

Socket.dev

Global Head of Data Centers

Danbury, CT · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

The Global Head of Data Centers will develop Belimo's global growth strategy for the data center vertical market and will collaborate closely with both the Regional Data Center Vertical Market Teams ...

JLL

Global Data Center Account Director

Phoenix, AZ · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Global Data Center Account Director owns the commercial relationship and growth plan for a strategic data center client. This role requires deep expertise in data center ...

JLL

Global Data Center Account Director

Chicago, IL · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Job Summary The Global Data Center Account Director owns the commercial relationship and growth plan for a strategic data center client. This role requires deep expertise in data center ...

Meta

Data Center Capacity Engineer

Jeffersonville, IN

$111K/yr

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to help ensure our global data center infrastructure can meet the demands of billions of users across Meta's family of apps and services. In this role ...

Cohesity

IT Global Data Center Manager

Eagan, MN · On-site

$170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager, Global Data Center Operations to own the day-to-day performance, capacity, and strategic direction of three engineering data centers located in India ...

Meta

Data Center Capacity Engineer

Montgomery, AL

$111K/yr

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to help ensure our global data center infrastructure can meet the demands of billions of users across Meta's family of apps and services. In this role ...

Meta

Data Center Capacity Engineer

Bowling Green, OH

$111K/yr

Meta is seeking a Data Center Capacity Engineer to help ensure our global data center infrastructure can meet the demands of billions of users across Meta's family of apps and services. In this role ...

Cohesity

IT Global Data Center Manager

Eagan, MN · On-site

$170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

We are looking for a Manager / Senior Manager, Global Data Center Operations to own the day-to-day performance, capacity, and strategic direction of three engineering data centers located in India ...

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How much do locum global data center jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for locum global data center in the United States is $147,461.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $196,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Locum Global Data Center vs Data Center Technician?

AspectLocum Global Data CenterData Center Technician
CertificationsRelevant certifications like CompTIA Server+, Cisco, or data center-specific trainingSimilar certifications often required, such as CompTIA Server+ or Cisco certifications
Work EnvironmentTemporary, contract-based roles in various data centers globallyPermanent or long-term roles within a specific data center or organization
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by staffing agencies and companies needing flexible data center staffingEmployed directly by data centers or IT companies for ongoing operations

In summary, a Locum Global Data Center typically refers to a temporary, contract-based role providing flexible staffing solutions across multiple data centers worldwide. In contrast, a Data Center Technician usually holds a permanent position focused on maintaining and supporting a specific data center's operations.

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Global Data Center Manager

Nasdaq

New York, NY • Hybrid

$182K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Global Data Center Manager to oversee and optimize our global data center footprint in support of mission-critical financial trading, and real-time transaction environments. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in large-scale data center operations, exceptional vendor management skills, and the ability to meet the stringent security, compliance, and uptime requirements of a regulated fintech organization.
This role supports more than twenty (20) global data centers and ensures our infrastructure meets strict standards for latency, resiliency, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Global Data Center Operations (Fintech-Focused)

  • Manage and support 20+ global data centers in partnership with third-party colocation providers critical to financial workloads.

  • Maintain near-zero downtime through rigorous change control, redundancy management, and capacity planning aligned with financial transaction volumes and regulatory SLAs.

  • Lead incident response activities with a focus on rapid recovery, root-cause analysis, and audit-ready documentation.

Facilities & Infrastructure Expertise

  • Deep understanding of high-density, financial-grade infrastructure including HVAC systems, redundant utility feeds, switchgear, UPS/N+1-2 power distribution, PDUs, busways, and advanced monitoring systems.

  • Evaluate energy efficiency, performance, and reliability with a focus on supporting high-density compute, networking and trading systems

  • Familiarity with emerging liquid cooling technologies (direct-to-chip and Rear door Heat Exchangers) used in HPC, AI/ML, workloads.

Connectivity, Cabling & Low-Latency Environments

  • Strong expertise in structured cabling including cross-connects, intra and inter-cabinet fiber, copper, coax for GPS, fiber trunks, meet-me rooms, and provider Points of Entry (POE).

  • Deep understanding of equidistant cabling principles critical for trading environments.

Telecom, Carrier, & Market Connectivity

  • Experience with telecommunications carriers, dark fiber providers, and microwave or millimeter-wave technology for ultra-low-latency routes to financial exchanges.

  • Understanding of diverse and resilient connectivity to clients and liquidity providers, market data feeds, and global cloud environments.

Cloud & Hybrid Fintech Ecosystem

  • Familiarity with Cloud onramps options including but not limited to AWS and Azure

  • Knowledge of hybrid models where compute spans colocation, edge and public / private cloud in a compliant and secure manner.

Vendor, Regulatory & Contract Management

  • Strong understanding of data center contracts with an emphasis on:

  • Financial based market rates and negotiation

  • Contract terms such as Exit clauses and risk mitigation

  • SLA uptime guarantees

  • Regulated data handling requirements

  • Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Risk to ensure data center providers meet compliance regulations including but not limited to SOC 2, ISO 27001, DORA and regional financial regulations.

Strategic Planning

  • Collaborate with Product, Compliance, Security, and Engineering teams to forecast capacity needs.

  • Develop and present a global data center strategy in a committee setting

Financial Stewardship & Budgeting

  • Manage a $40M+ annual global budget, including data centers, networking services, power, and staffing.

  • Drive cost optimization while ensuring compliance with business continuity requirements.

Tools, Monitoring & Infrastructure Management

  • Experience with DCIM tools, structured cabling certification tools, environmental monitoring, and inventory systems.

  • Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and financial-sector KPIs, including power utilization, SLA adherence, latency metrics, and capacity forecasting.

Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor a distributed team of data center technicians and engineers across the US and Europe, ensuring 24x7 support for global fintech operations.

  • Foster a culture of precision, compliance, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Qualifications

  • 8-12+ years managing global or multi-site data centers, ideally supporting fintech, trading, or financial services platforms.

  • Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and connectivity infrastructures and low-latency environments.

  • Experience with regulated environments (e.g., ISO, SOC) and audit-ready documentation.

  • Proven success managing large budgets and complex vendor ecosystems.

  • Strong communication and cross-functional leadership abilities.

  • Ability to travel internationally as required.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $143,000 - $279,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

  • Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
  • Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
  • Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
  • Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
  • Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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