Data Center Cluster Operations Leader, AMER North East DC Ops

Socket.dev; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 182,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Cluster Operations Leader to oversee data center clusters and colocation operations across the region. This senior role manages safety, security, availability, scaling, efficiency, and cost management.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Data Center Operations (DCO) and Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO), applying deep engineering and compute-system knowledge to drive world-class operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of management experience in data center operations.
• Experience in datacenter operations, facility engineering, or IT critical environments.
• Proven ability to hire, develop and manage distributed technical teams.
• Strong communication skills for complex analytical projects.

Responsibilities

• Hire, manage, and develop the operations team across compute and engineering managers.
• Achieve performance goals for safety, security, availability, and cost.
• Plan and execute infrastructure operations for new data centers and expansions.
• Maintain mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in data centers.
• Manage colocation providers to meet SLAs.
• Lead incident response and resolution for safety, security, availability.
• Improve operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Team management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast-paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. AWS is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a Cluster Operations Leader to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team.

The Cluster Operations Leader is one of our most senior management roles in the data center environment. The Cluster Operations Leader manages Amazon Data Center Clusters and Colocation Operations within their assigned region. As senior Infrastructure Operations leader, they oversee safety, security, availability, scaling, efficiency, and cost management.

Infrastructure Operations consists of two core functions: Data Center Operations (DCO) and Data Center Engineering Operations (DCEO). DCO manages server-level platforms supporting Amazon Retail and Amazon Web Services, while DCEO handles mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical environments. We seek a leader with experience in both DCO and DCEO systems. Through operating independently, a physical security team works closely with these functions to protect people, assets, and customer data.

The Cluster Operations Leader builds and leads high-performing teams across these functions. They manage daily operations while applying technical expertise to address emerging challenges. Their role requires both strategic oversight and the ability to dive deep into specific issues.

As a vital member of the management team, the Cluster Operations Leader helps scale the world's largest cloud computing infrastructure. The position demands innovation to solve complex daily challenges and drive operational excellence. Success in this role requires strong technical knowledge on both engineering (electrical and mechanical) and compute systems, process optimization skills, and dedication to achieving world-class operational performance.

If you are passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to the operational excellence of Amazon.com data centers. This may be the challenge you’ve been looking for!

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 the 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.

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Key job responsibilities

• Hire, manage, and develop the operations team, including compute and engineering operations managers, and their teams
• Achieve organizational performance goals for safety, security, availability, scaling, efficiency, and cost
• Plan and execute Infrastructure Operations for new Data Centers and Colocation expansions
• Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical, and controls systems in Amazon Data Centers, including preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and change management
• Manage Colocation Data Centers service providers to meet or exceed contracted performance SLAs
• Lead safety, security, and availability incident response, management, and resolution
• Improve operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools continuously

A day in the life

At AWS, each day presents unique challenges as the business evolves rapidly. Leaders in this space divide their time between collaborating with global partners and managing local teams. Successful leaders identify priorities in real-time and adjust their focus accordingly. We maintain Amazon's culture of working hard, having fun, and making history.

About the team

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.

Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

Basic Qualifications

• - Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering or a related technical field
• - Experience in management of datacenter operations, facility engineering operations, information technology critical environment facilities, advanced high volume manufacturing, datacenter build-outs and scaling, or similar fields
• - 10+ years of relevant management experience in Data Centers operations, facility engineering operations, information technology critical environment facilities, advanced high-volume manufacturing, datacenter buildouts and scaling, or similar experience
• - Demonstrated track record in delivering complex analytical and quantitative projects through verbal and written communication.
• - Proven ability to hire, develop and manage high-performing geographically distributed technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• - Experience with Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma methodologies
• - Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems for critical infrastructures
• - Knowledge of information technology infrastructure domains such as compute server platforms, storage server platforms, server components, network devices, technologies and architectures, IT service delivery principles and best practices

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, PA, BERWICK - 182,300.00 - 272,500.00 USD annually