Data Center Operations Manager

Amazon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to ensure the reliability and availability of AWS data center operations. The role involves leadership of technical teams, managing operational metrics, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced and inclusive environment. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and experience in people management, with an emphasis on innovation and a commitment to customer experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience managing people in a technical environment.
• Familiarity with Linux systems administration and networking best practices.
• Experience in on-call rotations and providing after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Operationally responsible for a Data Center, prioritizing and assigning trouble tickets.
• Manage performance of diverse teams across different locations.
• Ensure effective management of day-to-day operations including staffing and logistics.

Skills

People management

Technical understanding

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Job description

Job ID: 3009127 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.

The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people in all levels, sponsoring projects and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7

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 of 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

Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States)

Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for a Data Center. Some high-level responsibilities include:


Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators

Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations

Developing Career Paths for the employees and to make updates in our internal tools.

Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels

Ensure effective and efficient management of day to day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics

Fast learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations

Ensure all operational KPIs and metrics are being measured and met

Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation

Manage Large Scale Events (outages) and act as the call leader

Manage and improve the work-flows and through-put for data centers operations

Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs

Maintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacations

Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our Customer Experience


About the team
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 in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

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

- A Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of professional or military experience in an IT related field.
- 2+ years of experience managing people in a technical environment.
- 2+ years experience in participating in on-call rotations, and providing after-hours support in an environment that operates 24/7, Networking and Computer Hardware.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- In-depth knowledge of Linux systems administration, Networking and Cabling best practices
- In-depth hardware architectures knowledge and troubleshooting experience, system management tools and client/server environments
- Technical writing experience and prior project management experience

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.

Posted: June 14, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

Posted: June 14, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

Posted: June 14, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

Posted: June 14, 2025 (Updated 1 day ago)

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