Data Center Lead- NHA

As part of the Fleet Operations, Reliability and Central Engineering (“FORCE”) team at Meta, the Data Center Lead (“DCL”) leads a team of Data Center Server Repair Technicians responsible for server break/fix at a Meta data center site. Reporting to a Fleet Operations Manager (“FOM”), the DCL owns team performance, coverage, and development for their sites while serving as the operational escalation point for the team.

This is a hands‑on leadership role built for someone who can grow technicians from supervised execution to independent operation, hold a high quality and safety bar, and partner across Fleet Ops and cross functional partners to keep the fleet healthy.

• 4+ years of data center, IT, or network operations experience
• Demonstrated technical familiarity with server and network hardware, including break/fix, cabling, and optics
• Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others, whether as a manager, team lead, or shift lead
• Track record of holding a safety and quality bar in a hands‑on operational environment
• Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to escal
• Ability to work onsite and support a 24/7 operation, including participation in an on‑call rotation
• Prior people‑management experience, including performance and development ownership.
• Strong technicians who have led shifts or mentored others are also encouraged to apply
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience building or running shift coverage and on‑call rotations
• Familiarity with Linux, structured cabling, and fiber optics standards
• Experience onboarding and developing entry‑level technical talent
• Experience partnering with facilities, network engineering, or vendor teams