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Senior Manager, Data Center Critical Facilities

Job in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, 22011, USA
Listing for: Equinix
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-25
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Systems Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Senior Manager, Data Center Critical Facilities

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

Overview

Equinix is seeking a Sr. Data Center Facility Manager to lead our Ashburn facility operations team that will operate and maintain critical facility infrastructure, plan and execute projects to upgrade and improve our critical and non-critical infrastructure systems, and develop the tools, processes, and safety culture necessary to effectively scale.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of the data center's critical physical infrastructure. Maintain high availability and performance while ensuring that all work performed within the site is done to high quality without impact to internal/external customers and maintain service level agreements
  • Manage teams of 24x7 engineers in all facets of their career. Guide, train and educate staff on best practices related to all service owner issues
  • Engage in improvement projects, often requiring reaching out to a variety of internal and external support teams, and drive them from conception to completion
  • Is the escalation point for Data Center facilities related issues/failures including responding to out-of-hours emergency calls
  • Oversee operation and management of routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switch gear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc.
  • Overall site capacity management
  • Participates as part of the new facility/infrastructure design team
  • Incident Management including: communicating and coordinating activities and on-site staff during a complex customer-impacting incidents, drive root cause analysis and provide a clear direction and, drives approval for incident resolution
  • Ensure all safety procedures are adhered to while performing work.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of management experience in technology operations, including critical facility operations
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing leaders in a dynamic, 24/7 environment.
  • Proven track record of thinking strategically and executing tactically
  • Experienced in project management
  • Experienced working with vendor partners
  • High-level of knowledge and understanding of data center power and cooling infrastructure
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards, including EHS, OSHA
  • Troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Experience providing solutions to complex problems under pressure
  • Experience in cross functional, collaborative environments
Pay and Benefits

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - DC16 Washington DC : 150, USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location. The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program
:
An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits:

- Insurance:
You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.

- Retirement:
You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.

- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays:
You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color,…

Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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