Data Center Operations Manager, DCO Chicago

World's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform, pioneering cloud computing and innovation.
$70,700 - $158,000
Cloud
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cloud
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Description For Data Center Operations Manager, DCO Chicago

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Infrastructure Services is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to join their team in Chicago. This role is crucial in maintaining AWS's global infrastructure, which powers cloud services for customers worldwide. The position combines technical leadership with people management, overseeing data center operations and a team of technicians.

The role offers an opportunity to work at the heart of AWS's infrastructure, managing critical data center operations while leading a diverse team. You'll be responsible for ensuring smooth data center operations, implementing best practices, and maintaining high service levels. The position requires both technical expertise in networking, systems administration, and hardware, as well as strong leadership skills to manage and develop team members.

AWS provides a collaborative environment where you'll work alongside software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, and security experts. The company emphasizes inclusive culture, professional growth, and work-life harmony. You'll have the chance to tackle complex problems in cloud infrastructure while contributing to AWS's mission of providing reliable, cost-effective services to customers.

The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $70,700 to $158,000 based on location and experience, plus additional benefits including equity, sign-on payments, and comprehensive medical and financial benefits. This role offers the unique opportunity to be part of the team that literally keeps the cloud running, making it ideal for technically-minded leaders who want to make a significant impact in cloud computing infrastructure.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Operations Manager, DCO Chicago

  • Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
  • Coordinate change management resources
  • Guide, train and educate data staff on best practices
  • Manage and deliver mid-size projects
  • Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures
  • Manage a diverse team of data technicians
  • Provide weekly reports to the data center manager
  • Maintain the on-call schedule
  • Recruit and train data technicians
  • Host weekly staff meetings
  • Write and deliver performance reviews for staff

Requirements For Data Center Operations Manager, DCO Chicago

Linux
  • 2+ years of experience managing people in a technical environment
  • 3+ years of networking experience
  • Knowledge of cabling best practices
  • Hardware architectures and troubleshooting experience
  • 3+ years of experience with system management tools and client/server environments

Benefits For Data Center Operations Manager, DCO Chicago

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Mentorship and career growth opportunities
  • Work-life harmony
  • Inclusive team culture
  • Employee-led affinity groups
  • Equity
  • Sign-on payments
  • Full range of medical and financial benefits

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