Data Center Site Lead, Data Center Operations
Sterling, VA, USA · Full-time · Posted Oct 9, 2026
- Experience
- 10 years in Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, or controls in an industrial/commercial environment; 5 years in a data center or facilities environment.
- Education
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.
About the job
Leads data center co-location facility operations for an area or region, overseeing site assessments, maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and stakeholder coordination.
What you'll do
- Support site selection and assess operational risks at third-party co-location sites.
- Own facility operations for co-location sites within an area or region, with tactical and strategic accountability.
- Oversee technical and team leads completing maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs; keep stakeholders informed.
What they ask for
- Associate's degree, trade school certification, or other certified training in a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 10 years of Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, or controls experience in an industrial/commercial environment.
- 5 years of experience in a data center or facilities environment.
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs, work on platforms, ladders, and under raised floors, and work non-standard hours and differing shifts.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a related engineering or engineering management field, or equivalent technical/trade experience.
- Experience with executive-level communication, reliability centered maintenance and engineering, or data-driven resource forecasting.
Pay
$164000 - $237000 (USD) (base salary)
Tools
Electrical, Mechanical/HVAC, controls
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