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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Centre Engineering Sight Lead - **Company:** Kforce Inc. - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Operational Systems - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f1bb3e33-af61-4fc8-88df-7d2c1f7bfdc5 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline required * Professional Engineering license achievement preferred * Advanced experience managing multi-discipline engineering teams within a business-critical environment * Strong experience in large scale deployments * Advanced knowledge of at least one engineering domain ideally within a data center or similar environment * Advanced knowledge of operational SOP and MOP creation and improvement * Advanced ability to lead and manage a 24/7 team providing engineering support across the data center lifecycle * Advanced understanding of critical data center electrical, direct to chip liquid cooling and mechanical equipment * Must be detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills * Advanced problem-solving skills coupled with excellent organizational and time management skills * Organized and able to set priorities and meet deadlines and budgets * A strong bias for building efficiency in operational systems * Ability to work effectively in a team environment both virtual and in person * Ability to interact with individuals and groups both internally and externally ## Description Kforce has a client that is seeking a Data Centre Engineering Sight Lead in New York, NY., The Manager, Data Centre Engineering is a Lead role, responsible for coordinating and supervising the day-to-day operations of all in-rack build and maintenance within the data center, ensuring its reliability, efficiency, and adherence to customer standards. This role manages a team of engineers and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive projects, manage resources, and implement strategies for optimizing build performance and maintaining operational throughput in the data center environment., * Manages a multi-disciplinary engineering team to ensure efficient rack and stack of critical infrastructure * Builds and improves on SOP's and MOP's for build and on-going support of DC in-rack infrastructure * Researches and implements new methodologies for improvement and optimization of work * Be an advisor to the Senior team to ensure deliverables meet company strategic goals * Ensures quality assurance checks of deliverables are conducted * Works with external suppliers as required aligning their activity with the organizations strategic goals for developing and operating cost effective, highly efficient, and reliable Data Centers * Full day-to-day operational management of a 24/7 operational team building out critical infrastructure * Works with clients and Program Management to develop and maintain regular cadence reporting and real time dashboards * Work with team to continuously improve efficiency in operational flows on rack-and-stack activities related to a full data canter kit out ## Related Videos - [Enterprise Linux as Container Images](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1610-enterprise-linux-as-container-images) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)