Senior Data Center Lead - Infrastructure & Reliability

Garmin; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Garmin is seeking a full-time Lead Data Center Administrator at its U.S. headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas. This role provides senior technical leadership for the design and operation of data center infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and efficiency.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, along with over 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts, managing infrastructure projects, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational standards. Garmin offers a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data center operations, infrastructure engineering, or enterprise systems environments.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in production environments.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs and work in data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and deployment of data center infrastructure.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight for Data Center Administrators.
• Ensure infrastructure design accounts for power, cooling, and capacity requirements.

Skills

Data center infrastructure expertise

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Strong communication skills

Leadership in technical initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Data center management systems

Job description

Garmin is seeking a full-time Lead Data Center Administrator at its U.S. headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas. This role provides senior technical leadership for the design and operation of data center infrastructure, ensuring its reliability and efficiency.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field, along with over 7 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts, managing infrastructure projects, and collaborating with various teams to enhance operational standards. Garmin offers a comprehensive benefits program.