Meta
Data Center Lead - Houston
$111K–$159K
Houston, TX · Full-time · Posted Sep 16, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years of data center, IT, or network operations experience. People-management experience is requested, with shift leadership or mentoring also encouraged.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
About the job
Leads Data Center Server Repair Technicians at a Meta data center, owning team development, performance, shift coverage, incident response, and safety and quality standards.
What you'll do
- Manage and develop technicians, including setting goals, conducting 1:1s, providing feedback, and overseeing performance.
- Own shift, weekend, and on-call coverage for a 24/7 operation; allocate work and manage capacity risks.
- Lead site incident response and enforce technical, documentation, safety, and security standards; coach technicians on responsible AI use.
What they ask for
- 4+ years of data center, IT, or network operations experience.
- Technical familiarity with server and network hardware, including break/fix, cabling, and optics.
- Ability to work onsite and support a 24/7 operation, including an on-call rotation.
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to have
- Prior people-management experience; technicians with shift-lead or mentoring experience are also encouraged to apply.
- Experience building shift and on-call coverage; developing entry-level talent; partnering with facilities, network engineering, or vendors; familiarity with Linux, structured cabling, and fiber optics standards.
Pay
$111,000/year to $159,000/year (base salary)
Tools
server and network hardware, Linux, structured cabling, fiber optics
AI focus
Coach technicians on responsible AI use, including evaluating AI-generated diagnoses and explaining AI's impact on their results.
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