Data Center Lead: Onsite 24/7 Ops and Team Mentor

Meta Careers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Lead to guide a team of Data Center Server Repair Technicians at our Huntsville site. You will own team performance, coverage, and safety, escalating issues and driving reliability across the fleet.

The role is hands-on, requiring on-site leadership, 24/7 coverage readiness, and collaboration with facilities, network engineering, and vendor teams to keep the data center healthy and resilient.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of data center, IT, or network operations experience.
• Demonstrated familiarity with server and network hardware, including break/fix, cabling, and optics.
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others.
• Track record of safety and quality in a hands-on environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication, including escalation ability.
• Ability to work onsite and support 24/7 operations with on-call rotation.
• Prior people-management experience with performance and development ownership.
• Experience mentoring entry-level technical staff is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Server Repair Technicians; own team performance and coverage.
• Serve as operational escalation point and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Partner with facilities, network engineering, and vendor teams to keep the fleet healthy.

Skills

Data Center Ops

Server hardware

Team leadership

Safety & quality focus

Communication skills

On-call readiness

People management

Shift coverage planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux

Structured cabling

Fiber optics

Vendor coordination

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Lead to guide a team of Data Center Server Repair Technicians at our Huntsville site. You will own team performance, coverage, and safety, escalating issues and driving reliability across the fleet.

The role is hands-on, requiring on-site leadership, 24/7 coverage readiness, and collaboration with facilities, network engineering, and vendor teams to keep the data center healthy and resilient.