Data Center Operations Lead — Critical Facilities

VetJobs; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix is seeking an IT Infrastructure Site Manager in Dallas, TX to supervise a semi-skilled team and coordinate data center projects. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring contractor work meets standards on-site.

The position emphasizes hands-on management of resources, incident coordination, testing, and vendor oversight, with a strong focus on maintaining operational continuity in critical infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience or equivalent work experience (5+)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• On-site at Dallas, TX location

Responsibilities

• Provides immediate supervision to semi-skilled support team members. Assigns tasks and monitors work at frequent intervals. Maintains schedules and workflow of the team.
• Plans, coordinates, budgets, and implements resources to complete projects and maintenance within the data centers. Executes specified routine tasks. Meets unit targets typically against a weekly plan.
• Oversees contractor work and operations to ensure completion to Equinix's required standards.
• Assists with start up tests, documenting and reporting all problems.
• Communicates and coordinates activities and on-site staff during an incident.

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Equinix is seeking an IT Infrastructure Site Manager in Dallas, TX to supervise a semi-skilled team and coordinate data center projects. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, and ensuring contractor work meets standards on-site.

The position emphasizes hands-on management of resources, incident coordination, testing, and vendor oversight, with a strong focus on maintaining operational continuity in critical infrastructure.