Data Center Manager Jobs in Ohio
Data Center Manager jobs in Ohio are in active demand, driven by the state's growing concentration of enterprise technology, financial services, and logistics operations, with openings at every level from infrastructure coordinator through senior facilities director. Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland anchor the bulk of hiring, with well-established employers such as Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon Web Services maintaining significant Ohio data center footprints. The most sought-after specialties are critical facilities management, network infrastructure operations, and power and cooling systems oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Data Center Optical Engineer – Field Services in Ohio (Onsite / 0-100% Travel Required) - Contract Role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to support customer environments and colocation facilities. This role focuses on the reliable installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, migration, and operation of optical fiber and transport infrastructure within large-scale data centers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with fiber optic cabling, optical testing, data center operations, and transport troubleshooting, along with proven team leadership and customer-facing experience. This position requires someone who can maintain high standards of quality, audit work performed by technicians, communicate directly with customers, and lead new business at customer locations across the United States. This is a great opportunity for an experienced fiber/data center professional who enjoys hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and travel. The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 100%, including traveling to non-home-market locations for several weeks at a time when required.
Contract Duration: 6 – 24 Months
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2.5+ years of experience in fiber installation, with 1.5+ years of experience working in a large-scale data center environment.
- Proven experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling.
- Experience working with single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
- Experience with LC connectors, fan-outs, structured cabling, and fiber patch panels.
- Hands-on experience with optical testing and troubleshooting.
- Experience using optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and optical test equipment.
- Proven team lead experience.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
- Ability to read and interpret Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documentation, vendor documentation, network diagrams, cut sheets, and physical network designs.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- High integrity, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to multitask and remain composed in fast-paced, high-availability environments.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations and lead new business.
- Ability to support travel requirements ranging from 0–100%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting optical transport networks within large-scale data centers.
- Experience with fiber migrations, remediation, break/fix, decommissioning, and remote hands services.
- Experience auditing third-party technician work and providing immediate technical feedback.
- Experience working with customer ticketing systems and service management platforms.
- Experience leading teams in customer data center environments.
- Experience with optical power calculations and fiber link testing.
- Experience working with optical transport equipment and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AWS Outposts environments.
- Experience using IFS or similar field service applications.
- Experience working with customer-specific tools, processes, and documentation.
- Strong understanding of fiber cleaning, inspection, connector handling, and proper fiber installation practices.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support optical infrastructure work within customer data centers and colocation facilities.
- Conduct daily audits of work performed by third-party technicians on behalf of the client.
- Provide immediate feedback to technicians to maintain quality, safety, and installation standards.
- Interact directly with customers through ticketing systems and face-to-face communications.
- Provide clear, concise reports, updates, and status information to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation, migration, and remote hands activities.
- Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting.
- Use optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and other optical test equipment.
- Execute Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams accurately.
- Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections.
- Verify proper fiber routing, connections, labeling, and cable management.
- Lead technical activities at customer locations and support new business kickoffs.
- Travel to non-home-market locations, potentially for several weeks at a time.
- Work closely with customers, engineers, vendors, and third-party technicians.
- Ensure all work is completed according to safety, quality, and operational requirements.
- Troubleshoot fiber and optical transport issues and coordinate appropriate resolution.
- Document work activities, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
- Maintain high standards of execution across installation, migration, remediation, and break/fix activities.
Technical Knowledge Check
Candidates should be able to independently demonstrate practical knowledge of fiber optics. The following technical concepts are considered essential:
- Optical Power: Given -3 dBm, -5 dBm, and -7 dBm, identify -3 dBm as the strongest signal.
- Fiber Cleaning: Know appropriate fiber cleaning methods, including CLETOP, one-click cleaners/click-stiks, and lint-free wipes with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- Loopback: Understand how to place a loopback on a fiber pair through the front of a patch panel without disconnecting the rear connections.
- Fiber Identification: Know that yellow fiber is used for single-mode fiber in the scenario described. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate this level of hands-on fiber knowledge during the screening process.
Tech Breakdown
- 30% Fiber Optic Installation, Maintenance & Remediation
- 20% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting
- 15% Data Center Operations & Infrastructure
- 15% Team Leadership & Customer Interaction
- 10% Auditing, Quality Control & Documentation
- 5% Fiber Migration / Break-Fix / Decommissioning
- 5% Field Service Tools, Ticketing & Reporting
Daily Responsibilities
- 35% Hands-On Fiber / Optical Engineering
- 20% Testing, Troubleshooting & Remediation
- 15% Technician Auditing & Quality Control
- 15% Customer Interaction & Technical Reporting
- 10% Team Leadership & Coordination
- 5% Documentation, Ticketing & Administrative Activities
Travel & Work Requirements
- Travel: 0–100%, depending on business requirements.
- Must be willing to travel to customer locations across the United States.
- Must be willing to travel to a non-home-market location with limited notice.
- Travel assignments may last several weeks at a time.
- Must be willing to travel to customer locations for kickoff activities and to lead new business.
- Must be comfortable working in active data center environments.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.
- Must follow all applicable safety and operational requirements.
What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will combine strong fiber optic and data center technical expertise with proven leadership and customer-facing skills. You should be comfortable working hands-on with single-mode and multi-mode fiber, optical testing equipment, patch panels, structured cabling, and optical transport infrastructure. You should also be able to lead technicians, audit work for quality, communicate directly with customers, interpret technical documentation, and troubleshoot issues under pressure. Because this position can require extensive travel, the ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working at customer sites across the country. A strong candidate will have the technical knowledge to recognize proper fiber installation and cleaning practices, understand optical power levels, perform testing and troubleshooting, and maintain high standards of execution across complex data center projects.
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put the work into building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion-dollar publicly traded company that has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around-the-clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page! As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
INTRODUCTION
Data Center Optical Engineer – Field Services in Ohio (Onsite / 0-100% Travel Required) - Contract Role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to support customer environments and colocation facilities. This role focuses on the reliable installation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, migration, and operation of optical fiber and transport infrastructure within large-scale data centers. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with fiber optic cabling, optical testing, data center operations, and transport troubleshooting, along with proven team leadership and customer-facing experience. This position requires someone who can maintain high standards of quality, audit work performed by technicians, communicate directly with customers, and lead new business at customer locations across the United States. This is a great opportunity for an experienced fiber/data center professional who enjoys hands-on technical work, customer interaction, and travel. The successful candidate must be willing to travel up to 100%, including traveling to non-home-market locations for several weeks at a time when required.
Contract Duration: 6 – 24 Months
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2.5+ years of experience in fiber installation, with 1.5+ years of experience working in a large-scale data center environment.
- Proven experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment.
- Strong hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling.
- Experience working with single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
- Experience with LC connectors, fan-outs, structured cabling, and fiber patch panels.
- Hands-on experience with optical testing and troubleshooting.
- Experience using optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and optical test equipment.
- Proven team lead experience.
- Strong customer-facing communication skills with the ability to interact directly with customers.
- Ability to read and interpret Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documentation, vendor documentation, network diagrams, cut sheets, and physical network designs.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- High integrity, self-motivation, and ability to work independently.
- Ability to multitask and remain composed in fast-paced, high-availability environments.
- Willingness to travel to customer locations and lead new business.
- Ability to support travel requirements ranging from 0–100%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience supporting optical transport networks within large-scale data centers.
- Experience with fiber migrations, remediation, break/fix, decommissioning, and remote hands services.
- Experience auditing third-party technician work and providing immediate technical feedback.
- Experience working with customer ticketing systems and service management platforms.
- Experience leading teams in customer data center environments.
- Experience with optical power calculations and fiber link testing.
- Experience working with optical transport equipment and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with AWS Outposts environments.
- Experience using IFS or similar field service applications.
- Experience working with customer-specific tools, processes, and documentation.
- Strong understanding of fiber cleaning, inspection, connector handling, and proper fiber installation practices.
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support optical infrastructure work within customer data centers and colocation facilities.
- Conduct daily audits of work performed by third-party technicians on behalf of the client.
- Provide immediate feedback to technicians to maintain quality, safety, and installation standards.
- Interact directly with customers through ticketing systems and face-to-face communications.
- Provide clear, concise reports, updates, and status information to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation, migration, and remote hands activities.
- Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting.
- Use optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and other optical test equipment.
- Execute Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams accurately.
- Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections.
- Verify proper fiber routing, connections, labeling, and cable management.
- Lead technical activities at customer locations and support new business kickoffs.
- Travel to non-home-market locations, potentially for several weeks at a time.
- Work closely with customers, engineers, vendors, and third-party technicians.
- Ensure all work is completed according to safety, quality, and operational requirements.
- Troubleshoot fiber and optical transport issues and coordinate appropriate resolution.
- Document work activities, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
- Maintain high standards of execution across installation, migration, remediation, and break/fix activities.
Technical Knowledge Check
Candidates should be able to independently demonstrate practical knowledge of fiber optics. The following technical concepts are considered essential:
- Optical Power: Given -3 dBm, -5 dBm, and -7 dBm, identify -3 dBm as the strongest signal.
- Fiber Cleaning: Know appropriate fiber cleaning methods, including CLETOP, one-click cleaners/click-stiks, and lint-free wipes with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
- Loopback: Understand how to place a loopback on a fiber pair through the front of a patch panel without disconnecting the rear connections.
- Fiber Identification: Know that yellow fiber is used for single-mode fiber in the scenario described. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate this level of hands-on fiber knowledge during the screening process.
Tech Breakdown
- 30% Fiber Optic Installation, Maintenance & Remediation
- 20% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting
- 15% Data Center Operations & Infrastructure
- 15% Team Leadership & Customer Interaction
- 10% Auditing, Quality Control & Documentation
- 5% Fiber Migration / Break-Fix / Decommissioning
- 5% Field Service Tools, Ticketing & Reporting
Daily Responsibilities
- 35% Hands-On Fiber / Optical Engineering
- 20% Testing, Troubleshooting & Remediation
- 15% Technician Auditing & Quality Control
- 15% Customer Interaction & Technical Reporting
- 10% Team Leadership & Coordination
- 5% Documentation, Ticketing & Administrative Activities
Travel & Work Requirements
- Travel: 0–100%, depending on business requirements.
- Must be willing to travel to customer locations across the United States.
- Must be willing to travel to a non-home-market location with limited notice.
- Travel assignments may last several weeks at a time.
- Must be willing to travel to customer locations for kickoff activities and to lead new business.
- Must be comfortable working in active data center environments.
- Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions.
- Must follow all applicable safety and operational requirements.
What You’ll Bring
The successful candidate will combine strong fiber optic and data center technical expertise with proven leadership and customer-facing skills. You should be comfortable working hands-on with single-mode and multi-mode fiber, optical testing equipment, patch panels, structured cabling, and optical transport infrastructure. You should also be able to lead technicians, audit work for quality, communicate directly with customers, interpret technical documentation, and troubleshoot issues under pressure. Because this position can require extensive travel, the ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working at customer sites across the country. A strong candidate will have the technical knowledge to recognize proper fiber installation and cleaning practices, understand optical power levels, perform testing and troubleshooting, and maintain high standards of execution across complex data center projects.
We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put the work into building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!
We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion-dollar publicly traded company that has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.
We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around-the-clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page! As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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Data Center Manager Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon52
- DSV31
- Meta10
- Cologix10
- Gilbane8
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software12
- Retail6
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces6
- Construction & Real Estate4
- Investment & Asset Management2
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related engineering field
- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Uptime Institute ATD certification preferred
- Five or more years of hands-on experience managing enterprise data center operations
- Demonstrated expertise in power infrastructure, cooling systems, and redundancy planning
- Proficiency with DCIM software platforms and ITIL-aligned change management processes
- Strong vendor and facilities contract management experience in a 24/7 operations environment
Data Center Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center manager in Ohio?
Most data center managers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or electrical engineering, then build several years of hands-on infrastructure or systems administration experience. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this role, but industry credentials such as the Certified Data Centre Professional or Uptime Institute certifications carry significant weight with Ohio employers. Large Columbus and Cincinnati employers typically promote from within their infrastructure teams.
How much do data center managers make in Ohio?
Data center managers in Ohio earn a median of about $101,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $62,160 for the lowest 10% to over $175,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data center managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring data center managers in Ohio right now include Amazon, DSV, and Meta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's concentration of financial institutions, insurance headquarters, and large logistics operators means demand is spread across multiple established industries, not limited to pure technology firms.
Which Ohio cities have the most data center manager jobs?
New Albany, Columbus, and Lockbourne account for the most data center manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because it serves as a headquarters hub for major insurance, financial services, and retail technology companies, while Cincinnati and Cleveland draw demand from regional banking operations, healthcare systems, and manufacturing technology divisions that each maintain on-premise or co-location facilities.
Are there remote data center manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center management is inherently hands-on, requiring physical presence for facilities oversight, hardware maintenance, and emergency response. About 20% of data center manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically cover vendor coordination, DCIM reporting, or multi-site oversight functions rather than day-to-day floor operations.
How can I get hired as a data center manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a data center technician or systems administrator at one of Ohio's large enterprise employers, then building toward a management role. Columbus-area employers in financial services and healthcare frequently hire infrastructure associates or operations coordinators as stepping-stone positions. Earning a CompTIA Server+ or Certified Data Centre Professional credential early strengthens applications considerably, and Ohio community colleges with IT programs often have employer partnerships that lead to internships.
Where can I find and apply to data center manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to data center manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings across Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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