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Data Center Operations Manager, Data Center Ops (DCO)

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Canton, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Description

This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7, in addition this role will operate on a night shift schedule that is subject to adjustment to meet operational demands.

Key job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for a Data Center. Some high-level responsibilities include:

  • Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
  • Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
  • Developing Career Paths for the employees and to make updates in our internal tools.
  • Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels
  • Ensure effective and efficient management of day to day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
  • Fast learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
  • Ensure all operational KPIs and metrics are being measured and met
  • Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
  • Manage Large Scale Events (outages) and act as the call leader
  • Manage and improve the work-flows and through-put for data centers operations
  • Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
  • Maintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacations
  • Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our Customer Experience

A day in the life

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.

About The Team

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level.

Basic Qualifications

  • 4 years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
  • 2 years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
  • 2 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with data cabling/computer facilities maintenance
  • Experience in computer architecture, or experience with general troubleshooting/debugging of hardware

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, MS, Canton - 70,700.00 - 123,600.00 USD annually


Company - Amazon Data Services, Inc.

Job ID: A3143872

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