Data Center Facility Operations Manager, DCC Communities

Earth's most customer-centric company operating the world's largest cloud computing platform through AWS.
Ashburn, VA, USA
$120,000 - $200,000
Cloud
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
7+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud

Description For Data Center Facility Operations Manager, DCC Communities

Join Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, as a Data Center Facility Operations Manager. In this role, you'll be part of the AWS Infrastructure Services team that owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. You'll work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world's most powerful data centers, maintaining critical infrastructure systems that ensure 99.999% uptime.

As a Facility Manager, you'll oversee all aspects of the data center's physical infrastructure, managing teams of 24x7 shift technicians while ensuring high availability and performance. You'll be responsible for maintaining service level agreements, managing budgets, driving safety protocols, and leading improvement projects. The role requires technical expertise in critical systems like switchgear, generators, UPS systems, cooling systems, and building monitoring systems.

AWS values diverse experiences and fosters an inclusive culture through employee-led affinity groups and ongoing learning opportunities. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, collaborating across AWS to deliver the highest standards for safety and security. The position offers career growth through mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and professional development resources.

This is an opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the industry, helping to define and implement new technologies and work practices. You'll be part of a team that pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating, supporting customers from successful startups to Global 500 companies. The role combines technical leadership, people management, and strategic thinking, making it ideal for someone who wants to impact the future of cloud infrastructure while developing their career at a global technology leader.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Facility Operations Manager, DCC Communities

  • Oversee data center's critical physical infrastructure
  • Manage 24x7 shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors
  • Drive safety and security culture and compliance
  • Hire, coach, and promote team members
  • Manage operations budget and expenditures
  • Lead improvement projects from conception to completion
  • Act as escalation point for facilities-related issues
  • Oversee critical systems operation (switchgear, generators, UPS, cooling systems)
  • Perform root cause analysis and troubleshooting
  • Respond to out-of-hours emergency calls
  • Support multiple locations/sites as needed

Requirements For Data Center Facility Operations Manager, DCC Communities

Linux
  • High school or equivalent diploma
  • 4+ years of experience in a management position with 5 or more direct reports
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in a data center or mission critical environment
  • Knowledge of UPS, Generators, HVAC, Evaporators and critical infrastructure
  • Physical ability to lift 40+ pounds
  • Ability to work on ladders and perform construction tasks
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits For Data Center Facility Operations Manager, DCC Communities

Medical Insurance
  • Career development opportunities
  • Inclusive work culture
  • Work-life harmony
  • Mentorship programs
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Ongoing learning experiences

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