Data Center Manager Jobs in Virginia
Data Center Manager jobs in Virginia are among the most active in the country, driven by the state's position as the world's largest data center market, with heavy concentration in Northern Virginia's data center corridor, federal IT contracting hubs in the DC suburbs, and enterprise cloud infrastructure across Richmond and Hampton Roads. Hiring runs from facilities coordinator and operations supervisor roles up to senior director of data center operations, with employers like Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, and Equinix maintaining significant and sustained Virginia footprints. The most in-demand specialties are critical facilities management, power and cooling infrastructure, and DCIM systems oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
Technical writing to support change management program
Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
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.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
About the team
Basic qualifications
2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NV, SPARKS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Ashburn - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, MANASSAS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
How would you like to be a part of Earth’s most customer-centric company? You would work with teams of front-line responders who support the operations of some of the world’s most data centers. Our Data Center Engineering Operations team maintain and operate our critical infrastructure systems so that they are prepared to stand up against any situation.
AWS has the world’s largest cloud computing portfolio. As an Amazonian you will work in some of the most sophisticated, safe, and secure data centers in the world. Our Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT’s) help keep them that way by working with the brightest minds from around the globe to help test and implement the newest technology and work practices to meet the demands of a changing market.
We have a passion for learning and evolving, it’s how we have helped define ourselves as leaders in the industry. Let’s work hard, have fun, and make history!
Key job responsibilities
Daily building rounds to monitor and record information from electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment to ensure 24/7 reliability and availability
Monitor Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Management System (EPMS)
Assist in troubleshooting of facility and rack-level events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Perform rack installs and rack decommissioning within internal SLA
Perform PM, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment
Technical writing to support change management program
Monitor daily work requests and manage to resolution, and execute projects from conception to completion
On-site support of contractors, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices, procedures & local legislation
Work schedule changes depending on specific site needs. Shifts can be up to 12-hours and may rotate on a predefined schedule. Some locations have on-call rotations.
Role may support more than one location/site.
A day in the life
This role acts as Amazon’s front line when it comes to hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting, reporting to a site’s Data Center Facility Manager (FM). They will maintain, operate, and troubleshoot mission-critical data center facility equipment including stand-by diesel generators and related fuel systems, 3 phase electrical systems such as switchgear, UPS units, PDUs, and wet cell batteries and associated systems. Mechanical equipment includes CRAHU units, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, water systems, air handlers and associated systems, pumps, and motors. Additional support equipment is included in the scope of the role which includes fire/life safety equipment, building automation systems, and general facilities equipment.
About the team
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.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
About the team
Basic qualifications
2+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
2+ years of electrical or mechanical experience
Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience in relevant work
- Can bend or twist the body into unusual positions while working
- Can use hands to manipulate small wires and objects
- Can walk on job sites in uneven terrain
- Can work at heights and from ladders
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of data center engineering experience
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/ fiber) cabling
- Experience in data center engineering
- Can perform physical tasks all day without becoming overly tired
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, NV, SPARKS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OH, Jeffersonville - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, OR, Boardman - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, TX, Wink - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Ashburn - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, Chantilly - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
USA, VA, MANASSAS - 37.64 - 65.91 USD hourly
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Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Data Center Manager Job Market in Virginia
A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon127
- Turner & Townsend Pty Limited19
- Oracle18
- CBRE17
- Google12
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software32
- Retail17
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces17
- Consulting & Professional Services17
- Construction & Real Estate5
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center manager jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or information technology required
- Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) or Uptime Institute ATD credential preferred
- Five or more years of experience managing mission-critical or enterprise data center operations
- Proficiency with DCIM platforms, BMS systems, and structured cabling standards
- Experience overseeing mechanical and electrical systems including UPS, CRAC, and generators
- Ability to hold or obtain federal security clearance for government-facing Virginia facilities
Data Center Manager Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center manager in Virginia?
Most data center managers in Virginia start with a bachelor's degree in information technology, electrical engineering, or a related field, then build experience in facilities operations or IT infrastructure roles. Virginia has no state-issued license specific to data center management, but employers in the Northern Virginia corridor strongly favor candidates with the Certified Data Centre Professional credential or Uptime Institute training. Federal contractor roles often require a security clearance processed through a Virginia-based federal agency.
How much do data center managers make in Virginia?
Data center managers in Virginia earn a median of about $119,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,010 for the lowest 10% to over $205,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire data center managers in Virginia?
Employers hiring data center managers in Virginia right now include Amazon, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Northern Virginia's data center density makes it the state's primary concentration of openings, with large-scale hyperscale and colocation operators driving consistent year-round demand.
Which Virginia cities have the most data center manager jobs?
Herndon, Ashburn, and Manassas account for the most data center manager openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia cities like Ashburn and Manassas anchor the market because of the state's unmatched fiber infrastructure and proximity to federal networks, while Richmond and Hampton Roads draw openings from enterprise IT, financial services, and defense contracting employers with large on-premises infrastructure.
Are there remote data center manager jobs in Virginia?
Yes, but they're rare. Data center management is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role requiring physical oversight of power, cooling, and hardware systems, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 22% of data center manager openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles are typically weighted toward vendor management, capacity planning, or multi-site oversight functions rather than day-to-day floor operations.
How can I get hired as a data center manager in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a data center technician or critical facilities technician role at a Northern Virginia colocation or hyperscale operator, which provides direct exposure to the power, cooling, and structured cabling systems that manager candidates must understand. Companies like Equinix and Iron Mountain operate apprenticeship-adjacent technician pipelines in Virginia. Earning the Certified Data Centre Professional credential before applying strengthens a candidate's profile considerably and signals commitment to the field without requiring years of management history.
Where can I find and apply to data center manager jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to data center manager jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across Northern Virginia, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and beyond. Find roles that fit your experience and specialization and apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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