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Digital Realty

Manager Data Center Operations

Manassas, VA · On-site

$167K/yr

... lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ... Track operational metrics and other data to provide Senior Management oversight and control for ...

Colovore

Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Reno, NV

$105K - $143K/yr

Role Overview We're seeking a Senior Engineer, Data Center Operations to lead site-level operations ... Lead day-to-day operational support, including equipment installation, cabling, and facility rounds.

Colovore

Senior Data Center Operations Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$109K - $148K/yr

Role Overview We're seeking a Senior Engineer, Data Center Operations to lead site-level operations ... Lead day-to-day operational support, including equipment installation, cabling, and facility rounds.

Digital Realty

Manager Data Center Operations

Dallas, TX · On-site

$165K/yr

... lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ... Track operational metrics and other data to provide Senior Management oversight and control for ...

Digital Realty, Inc.

$140 - $157/hr

... lead and local point of escalation during emergency events and day to day operations. Develop ... Track operational metrics and other data to provide Senior Management oversight and control for ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior data center operations lead in the United States is $57.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.84 and $65.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectSenior Data Center Operations LeadData Center Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree in IT, engineering, or related field; certifications like CCNA, CompTIA Server+Often requires a high school diploma or associate degree; certifications like CompTIA A+ or Network+
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in data center operations, manages infrastructure, and oversees maintenancePerforms hands-on hardware installation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by data center operators, cloud providers, and large IT firmsCommon in data centers, telecom companies, and IT service providers

The Senior Data Center Operations Lead focuses on managing teams and overseeing data center infrastructure, requiring leadership skills and advanced certifications. In contrast, Data Center Technicians handle technical tasks like hardware setup and troubleshooting, often with less managerial responsibility. Both roles are essential in data center operations but differ in scope and seniority.

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Senior Data Center Operations Technician

SpaceXAI

Southaven, MS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

SpaceX rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

16th of 72 rated aerospace companies

Job description

Job Summary:
xAI is a company focused on creating AI systems to aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. They are seeking a Senior Data Center Operations Technician responsible for maintaining the health of server and network infrastructure in their data centers, ensuring efficient operations, and managing various technical tasks related to data center operations.
Responsibilities:
• Report to the job site during initial construction and report back to the engineering team as required.
• Performing troubleshooting and monitoring of the servers and network in our data centers and global points of presence
• Rack and stack of data center network equipment
• Maintain Warehouse inventory and asset management using our internal application.
• Labeling and troubleshooting for fiber/optics cables
• Power supply cabling, installation, troubleshooting and repair
• Installation of racks, servers and switches; this includes staging racks in place, cabling, power up and handoff of hardware to the provisioning team for customer capacity allocation.
• Manage, response and resolution of data center operations tickets used cross functionally within xAI via Jira.
• Create and Maintain documentation of tasks and standard operating procedures
• Receipt and Decommissioning of data center hardware.
• Vendor returns for infrastructure under and out of warranty
• Manage spare parts inventory within the data center
• Define, design, and implement network layouts and solutions within our data centers
Qualifications:
Required:
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience working with server, storage, compute and network hardware
• 5+ Years of experience troubleshooting and repairing servers and networking infrastructure
• 5+ years of experience in Inventory Management, and ordering, receiving and shipping server and network equipment
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Position is subject to pre-employment and annual post employment background checks
• Physical Requirements: Work is often performed in tight quarters and physical dexterity is necessary to perform job functions
• Ability to lift up to 35lbs. unassisted
• Comfortable working at elevated heights (up to 50 feet) with appropriate safety gear
• Comfortable working in an environment requiring exposure to noise
• Available to work evenings and weekends, as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required
Preferred:
• Strong Linux skills including: Navigating the system’s directories and filing system, Manipulating files in the Linux shell, User permission configuration, Package installation and software management, Ability to identify and apply different filesystem types, Using Linux commands for process management, Basic troubleshooting and debugging, Bash or other scripting
• Experience being on-call and ability to respond to critical events as needed.
• Experience leading Data Center Infrastructure projects.
• Curious to always learn new things within the Data Center World
• Excellent prioritization and time management skills
• Able to work in a fast paced environment
• Detail Oriented
• Oracle Experience
• Inventory Management
• 4+ years of experience in Structured Cabling Copper/Fiber
• 4+ years of experience in Power and Cooling concepts inside the data center
Company:
SpaceXAI develops AI software and computational infrastructure designed for scientific discovery, automated reasoning, and data processing. It is a sub-organization of SpaceX. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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Aerospace product and parts manufacturing, data services, guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing and satellite telecommunications

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Hawthorne, CA, US

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