Application deadline: Oct 4, 2026

Do you like helping U.S. government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Are you committed to fundamentally transforming the way national security and defense mission agencies partner with industry to meet mission requirements? Do you have experience managing large, complex programs?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a Data Center Operations (DCO) Site Manager to join the Global Infrastructure Operations organization and serve as a technical resource and leader within data centers. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and we are looking for a manager with experience in people leadership, a strong technical understanding of data center operations and infrastructure, and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations into the future.

This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and must currently possess and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Key job responsibilities

- Lead and supervise a team of Data Center Technicians and hourly employees across multiple data centers, installing, maintaining and decommissioning network and server hardware

- Oversee the safety, security, availability, quality, and performance of the team, while driving a positive customer experience across multiple shift schedules

- Manage team and individual performance; delivering performance reviews, and address staffing needs.

- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

- Mentor, train and develop career progression for direct reports and members of the organization.

- Obsess over team learning and development, both from a technical/functional and soft skills (critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and adaptability) development perspective.

- Coordinate support of change management resources in partnership with electrical and mechanical operations teams.

- Develop, improve, and share operational best practices across the region and with peers globally.

A day in the life

The DCO Site Manager is the first line leadership role for our compute operations teams within an AWS region. They will have managerial responsibility for safety, security, availability, scaling, costs and efficiency for their department. They lead the team that is installing, maintaining, and de-commissioning network and server equipment in a safe, secure and cost-effective manner across the region. The DCO Site Manager must manage across each function but also have the ability to dive deep into any given function as needed.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- 3+ years of work in a management position with 5 or more direct reports experience

- 5+ years of data center engineering or operations experience

- Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Network Engineering), or experience in professional or military IT-related roles

- Current, active US Government Security Clearance of TS/SCI with Polygraph

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience in data analysis and problem solving

- Experience of managing and developing a high performance team

- Experience that includes strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities

- industry standard certification (CompTIA, CCENT, or Network+), or experience in networking

- Experience in server hardware and network architectures

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, CO, AURORA - 128,700.00 - 174,000.00 USD annually