Data Center Operations Lead

Salute Inc.; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Salute Inc. seeks a Data Center Site Manager to ensure peak performance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems within the data center.

You will lead a site team, manage budgets, coordinate services, and drive service levels for hyperscale clients. You will act as the on-site expert, interfacing with engineers, technicians, and vendors to maintain 99.999% uptime, oversee preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies with a calm, data-driven approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years operating data center critical equipment with in-depth HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and controls knowledge.
• High school diploma or GED plus 3+ years’ experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of data center electrical/mechanical systems including generators, switchgear, UPS, PDU, chillers, AHUs, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a data center site team and develop talent.
• Manage site budgets, payments, and payroll cycles.
• Oversee datacenter services and client deployment across the site.
• Collaborate with internal groups to meet service levels.
• Monitor operations and initiate corrective actions for stability.
• Develop and enforce quality standards for datacenter teams.
• Create and communicate safety, security, compliance, and transparency culture.
• Respond to abnormal conditions and emergencies in facilities systems.
• Coordinate maintenance and inspections of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.

Skills

Strong observation skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Degree in related field

Job description

Salute Inc. seeks a Data Center Site Manager to ensure peak performance of electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety systems within the data center.

You will lead a site team, manage budgets, coordinate services, and drive service levels for hyperscale clients. You will act as the on-site expert, interfacing with engineers, technicians, and vendors to maintain 99.999% uptime, oversee preventive maintenance, and respond to emergencies with a calm, data-driven approach.