Data Center Manager

Intel; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Vacation

Job summary

Intel in California seeks an experienced Data Center Manager to design, implement, and maintain the DC infrastructure that supports hardware development and Enterprise Services. You will partner with development and enterprise teams to improve automation, reliability, and delivery velocity.

This role emphasizes high availability, security, and cost optimization while guiding site facilities, power, cooling, and capacity management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience as required.
• 6+ years with Bachelor’s, or 4+ years with Master’s in infrastructure or DevOps.
• Proficiency in DevOps, ITIL, and Data Center standards (Uptime).
• Strong knowledge of data center operations, power, cooling, and capacity management.
• Experience with telemetry and performance monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provision, and maintain DC infrastructure to support hardware development and Enterprise Services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable designs.
• Identify opportunities for automation and optimization in the pipeline using telemetry and KPIs.
• Manage DC operations with high availability, performance, and reliability via proactive monitoring and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with security and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with suppliers and partners for facility requirements, power, cooling, and data center capacity.
• Optimize infrastructure costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and ability to troubleshoot complex infra challenges.
• Communicate effectively across diverse teams.

Skills

DevOps

ITIL

Data Center

Telemetry

Performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Telemetry tools

Monitoring tools

Job description

The Role and Impact

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Data Center (DC) infrastructure that enables Intel to deliver world-class hardware and support Enterprise Services. You will collaborate closely with development, and enterprise teams to ensure efficient DC operations while continuously improving the automation, reliability, and velocity of our delivery pipeline. This is an opportunity to drive impactful solutions, align with industry best practices, and shape advancements in Intel's cutting-edge technology ecosystem.

Job Details

Job Description:

The Role and Impact

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Manager to join our team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining the Data Center (DC) infrastructure that enables Intel to deliver world-class hardware and support Enterprise Services. You will collaborate closely with development, and enterprise teams to ensure efficient DC operations while continuously improving the automation, reliability, and velocity of our delivery pipeline. This is an opportunity to drive impactful solutions, align with industry best practices, and shape advancements in Intel's cutting-edge technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, provision, and maintain DC infrastructure to support hardware development/validation, and Enterprise Services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into scalable infrastructure designs.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and optimization in the pipeline using telemetry, KPIs, and industry best practices.
• Manage DC infrastructure operations, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability through proactive monitoring and incident management.
• Drive compliance with required security and safety protocols
• Work with suppliers and partners to manage facility requirements, including power, cooling, and capacity management at data centers.
• Optimize infrastructure costs while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with proven experience working across diverse teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience per business needs.
• 6+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 4+ years with a Master's degree in infrastructure or DevOps engineering.
• Proficiency in DevOps principles, ITIL processes, and Data Center standards (Uptime)
• Strong understanding of data center operations, including power, cooling, and capacity management.
• Expertise in enterprise workloads and infrastructure cost optimization.
• Understanding of design workloads: High Performance Compute and Emulation
• Demonstrated ability to implement robust telemetry and performance monitoring systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with supplier-engagement model to manage On Site Support (i.e. smart-hands) and partner with with site-facilities organization.
• Passion for staying updated with industry trends and applying innovative solutions to infrastructure challenges.

Join us in driving innovation and excellence as part of Intel's dynamic and inclusive team.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Folsom

Additional Locations

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $160,980.00 - 227,270.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.