Data Center Server Operations Site Lead
Kansas City, MO, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years managing technical teams; 3 years in site-level data center operational leadership; 3 years in people management, supervision, or team leadership. Preferred: 3 years managing and developing other people managers.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads a data center site’s server operations team, overseeing people, safety, operational performance, and coordination with site partners.
What you'll do
- Manage day-to-day site-level server operations and align priorities with global objectives.
- Promote safety and EHS initiatives; hire, coach, develop, and plan succession for managers and technicians.
- Manage site KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, improve processes, and coordinate with Facilities, Security, Construction, and NetOps.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and components.
- 3 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership and 3 years in people management, supervision, or team leadership.
- Experience with operating systems such as Linux and developing network architecture; ability to work non-standard and shift-based hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Nice to have
- 3 years of experience managing and developing other people managers.
- Experience executing strategic initiatives in a global environment; expertise in Linux and network architecture.
Pay
$205000 - $285000 USD base salary
Tools
Linux, network architecture, hardware servers, server software
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