Cluster Operations Leader, ADC Data Center Ops

Cluster Operations Leader, ADC Data Center Ops

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Do you like helping U.S. government agencies implement innovative cloud computing solutions and solve technical problems? Are you committed to fundamentally transforming the way national security and defense mission agencies partner with industry to meet mission requirements? Do you have experience managing large, complex programs? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a seasoned, proven leader to join the Data Center Community organization for the Amazon Dedicated Cloud business.

This organization operates rapidly‑scaling, high‑availability data centers supporting the U.S. government. They execute server and network device installations, IT hardware repairs, and data center mechanical and electrical system operations and maintenance on a 24x7 basis. The Sr. Manager of Operations must be technically adept, operationally agile, and completely committed to availability. The Sr. Manager will be responsible for ensuring standards for operational performance in the areas of safety, security, availability, capacity, people/&E, and cost of all data centers in a specific region.

The right candidate will need to stay on top of the long‑term strategy as well as the operating details of his/her organization to ensure urgent tactical issues are addressed and their teams are taking steps to head off customer‑impacting risks and issues. We seek a proven leader with operational strength and experience building and leading large geographically dispersed teams.

Must be willing to travel to data centers in Culpeper, Warrenton and Alexandria.
This position requires that the candidate selected be a US Citizen and obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

• Operation and maintenance of data center mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to include preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, emergency maintenance, and change management.
• Oversight of teams responsible for installation, repair, and decommissioning of data center hardware and network devices.
• Leading, managing, coaching, and developing the data center cluster operations management teams.
• Performance management of key vendors and maintenance vendors in line with management goals.
• Executing the infrastructure operations support component of new cluster launches, new data center launches, and existing data center expansions.
• Proposing and complying with agreed operational performance goals relating to safety, security, availability, capacity, people/&E, and cost.
• Supporting the physical security safeguarding of the people, assets, and customer data in data centers.
• Operations budgeting and management of capital expenditures and operating expenses in line with management targets.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of operational processes, procedures, methods, and tools including those related to safety, security and availability incident/event response, management, recovery, and resolution.

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

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