Mid Level Data Center Manager Jobs
Mid level data center manager jobs go to professionals ready to own infrastructure projects end to end, coordinate cross-functional teams, and make operational decisions with minimal oversight. Roles are primarily on-site across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with employers like Amazon, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and CBRE hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE: Data Center Engineer
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
DURATION: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire
Rate: $40/hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hardware rack & stack and OS installs as part of new datacenter build.
- Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity.
- Coordinate with ITAMS team to receive and maintain appropriate inventory.
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong.
- Responsible for managing hot spares for all production hosts & services.
- Able to perform intermediate level remote hand's role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues.
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location.
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment.
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale.
- Work on design and layout of datacenters.
- Work with stakeholders to understand the design and layout of the datacenters.
- Work with vendors to ensure proper amount of cables and racks.
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, Client systems, etc.
- Demonstratable programming and/or scripting skills with python, bash.
- Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts.
- Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols.
- Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems.
- Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation.
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks.
- Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion.
- Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities.
- Travel with the city to DataCenters necessary.
JOB TITLE: Data Center Engineer
LOCATION: Sacramento, CA
DURATION: 6 Month Contract-to-Hire
Rate: $40/hour
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hardware rack & stack and OS installs as part of new datacenter build.
- Provision layer 1 network connection and perform basic level testing to confirm first hop connectivity.
- Coordinate with ITAMS team to receive and maintain appropriate inventory.
- Ensure all datacenter resources are properly monitored, accessible, and provide automated alerting when things go wrong.
- Responsible for managing hot spares for all production hosts & services.
- Able to perform intermediate level remote hand's role in troubleshooting of hardware, OS & network issues.
- Keep track of rack level space & power utilization and capture data in a centralized location.
- Perform daily visible inspection and proactively inform issues to the relevant asset owners.
- Responsible for creating and maintaining detailed and comprehensive documentation and diagrams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in a complex mission critical data center environment.
- Working knowledge of datacenter, network, and compute deployments at scale.
- Work on design and layout of datacenters.
- Work with stakeholders to understand the design and layout of the datacenters.
- Work with vendors to ensure proper amount of cables and racks.
- Working knowledge of SNMP, rPDUs, UPS systems, Client systems, etc.
- Demonstratable programming and/or scripting skills with python, bash.
- Excellent time management and communication skills are absolute musts.
- Should have intermediate level knowledge of networking concepts, topology & protocols.
- Should have intermediate level system admin skills in managing Windows & Linux systems.
- Should have experience in creating & maintaining setup diagrams, system hand-over, inventory & spares management documentation.
- Experience managing hardware install, troubleshooting & parts replacement tasks.
- Ability to step up and take ownership to bring complex tasks to completion.
- Available for off-hour & weekend maintenance activities.
- Travel with the city to DataCenters necessary.
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- Amazon57
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited35
- CBRE8
- Google7
- Oracle7
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- Technology & Software113
- Consulting & Professional Services68
- Retail59
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces52
- Construction & Real Estate30
Mid Level Data Center Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level data center manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight projects where you led the work rather than supported it, certifications like CDCP or CompTIA Server+, and specific outcomes such as uptime improvements or capacity upgrades you drove. Tailor your resume to the infrastructure environment each employer runs, whether colocation, enterprise, or cloud-adjacent, and apply directly to openings that match your technical stack.
Which companies hire mid level data center managers?
Companies hiring mid level data center managers right now include Amazon, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and CBRE, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level covers colocation providers, enterprise IT departments, managed service firms, and technology infrastructure operators that need experienced hands to run day-to-day facility operations.
Are there remote mid level data center manager jobs?
Yes, though the role is largely hands-on by nature. About 16% of mid level data center manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to focus on oversight, vendor coordination, or multi-site management rather than direct floor operations. Fully remote roles are less common than in other technology disciplines.
How do I move up to a mid level data center manager role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Start by taking on complete accountability for specific systems, floors, or projects rather than supporting someone else's work. Develop depth in power, cooling, cabling, or DCIM tooling, earn a recognized certification, and document measurable outcomes from your decisions. Employers promote or hire at the mid level when candidates can show consistent independent execution.
Which industries hire the most mid level data center managers?
Mid Level data center manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they maintain large, business-critical physical infrastructure and need experienced managers who can sustain uptime, manage vendors, and scale capacity without constant senior supervision.