Data Center Operations Manager (AWS)

Amazon Inc.; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Amazon Data Services, Inc. in Manassas, Virginia is seeking a technology manager to lead a diverse data centre operations team. You’ll own strategic direction, mentor staff at all levels, sponsor projects, and guide technical solutions while coordinating hardware and network diagnostics.

The role includes an on‑call rotation, travel between sites, and ensuring KPIs. You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to keep the cloud running and improve processes, with competitive benefits including RSUs,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of IT experience or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data centre technicians and operators.

Skills

People management

Data centre operations

IT experience

Travel between data centres

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math

Tools

System management tools

Job description

Job ID: 10553537 | Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data centre operations! AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Centre Operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people at 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. 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 centres and all 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

• Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data centre technicians and operators
• Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data centre operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
• Developing Career Paths for the employees and making 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 centre 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 centre 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 workflows and through‑put for data centres 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

This role supports data centres in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.

Essential Requirements

• Ability to travel to or commute between data centre locations as needed
• Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
• Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
• Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data centre sites as required by business needs.

Note: Bold is the AQ qualification and non‑bold is free form that should be used in confirming BQ’s and PQ’s during requisition approval

A day in the life

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
• 2+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of operations and on‑call support for data centre facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
• Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
• certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
• Experience with system management tools and client/server environments

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.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, VA, Manassas - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.