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# Data Center Operations Manager

- **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc.
- **Location:** Wink, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Nagios, Cloud Services, System Availability, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, AWS Data Analytics, Hardware Asset Management
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2980465517-2

## About the Role

* Data center operations management
 * Capacity planning and scaling
 * Incident and problem management
 * IT infrastructure (servers, storage, networking)
 * Change and configuration management
 * Vendor and contract management
 * Monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Cloud
 * Watch, DCIM)
 * Budgeting and cost optimization
 * IT security and compliance
 * People leadership and shift management

## Description

Amazon Web Services, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead 24x7 operations in a high-availability cloud environment. You will own uptime, capacity, and reliability for critical AWS infrastructure, managing a team of technicians and engineers. Responsibilities include incident, change, and problem management; capacity planning; hardware lifecycle; and vendor coordination. You will enforce strict security, safety, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement, automation, and cost optimization in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed culture focused on innovation and ownership., * Own day-to-day operations of an AWS data center, ensuring high availability and uptime for critical cloud services.

 * Manage and mentor a team of data center technicians and engineers, including scheduling and performance management.
 * Oversee capacity planning, hardware lifecycle, and infrastructure upgrades to meet growth and reliability goals.
 * Implement and improve operational processes for incident, change, and problem management in a 24x7 environment.
 * Ensure compliance with AWS security, safety, and regulatory standards across all facility operations.
 * Collaborate with engineering, networking, and AWS service teams to resolve complex infrastructure issues.
 * Monitor performance and health of data center systems using metrics, dashboards, and automation tools.
 * Manage vendor relationships, on-site contractors, and maintenance activities to minimize risk and downtime.
 * Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, resilience, and cost optimization.
 * Report operational metrics, risks, and improvement plans to leadership and key stakeholders.


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