Data Center Director jobs in Tacoma, WA

Data Center Director directs and optimizes all operations of a data center facility to ensure data performance, availability, and security. Designs operating procedures and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems within a data center to maximize operational efficiency. Being a Data Center Director monitors environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. Ensures timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Additionally, Data Center Director coordinates with outside teams to identify and implement new systems to support existing and future business needs. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Data Center Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Data Center Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Sr. Mech Product Engineer, Data Center Eng, Mech Solutions
  • Amazon Data Services, Inc.
  • Milton, WA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in developing solutions that have big impact? Are you someone who likes to challenge the status quo and work on developing innovative product solutions? If you are a mechanical engineer and looking for an exciting career in cloud infrastructure, come join a team that constantly seeks ways to build things better & faster for our customers.

    AWS is looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to become part of a global data center engineering team, responsible for the design and continuous innovation within our rapidly expanding data center footprint. This position can be based out of Seattle, Washington or Herndon, Virginia.

    Our Senior Mechanical Engineers take full ownership to design resilient, cost effective mechanical systems. As engineers at Amazon, we are responsible for achieving a world class uptime for our customers. We drive continuous advancements and improvements with our designs, and communicate technical direction to Sr. Management. We seek new ways to enhance the reliability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of our engineering designs. As an engineer at Amazon, you have the ability to drive change and make a substantial impact in the systems our customers rely on.

    Key Functional Dimensions:
    • Work in a cross-disciplinary setting with ability to influence and drive others.
    • Work has deep and far reaching impact on overall product design/solutions
    • Advises peer engineers and management team.
    • Deep-dive and perform root cause analysis.
    • Make technical trade-offs between short-term project goals and long-term business needs.
    • Develop integrated systems extending the life of data center infrastructure products.
    • Simplify, optimize and lower costs of data center mechanical and associated sub components.

    At Amazon, team work is absolutely necessary for us to accomplish our goals. We work within a team and depend on others to accomplish the required work. As a mechanical engineer at Amazon you will be working with other internal groups as well as external groups including manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.

    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate with internal and external ecosystem partners to design and develop new data center product solutions.
    • Support field engineering and data center operation teams for performing root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
    • Leverage economy of scale through standardization and modularization of data center products.
    • Provide technical subject matter expertise to peers, senior management and partner teams.
    • Develop business justification and narratives to promote new concepts and ideas.
    • Lead key initiatives for the organization while demonstrating extreme ownership.
    • Work with global suppliers and manufacturers to specify appropriate mechanical and associated sub components.
    • Provide product design support to other team members.
    • Writing functional specifications, design verification plans, and functional test procedures.

    What we offer: A fast paced, fun, and exciting work environment. We continue to grow at exponential rates and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning experiences. Amazon’s work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate.

    If you are a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex problems we want you! At Amazon, you will be responsible for working on multi-million-dollar designs and supporting our wide variety of customers. Great ideas are encouraged and supported. Ingenuity is the main mechanism which supports our focus on quality, speed, and cost.

    We LOVE Data so be sure to apply with a detailed resume/CV.

    We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

    Austin, TX, USA | Columbus, OH, USA | Herndon, VA, USA | Seattle, WA, USA
    BASIC QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering. Will also accept equivalent domain specific technical experience in lieu of a degree.
    • 7 years of experience in data center design and product development/HVAC design/related product development.
    • Thorough understanding and use of principals, theories and concepts in mechanical engineering.
    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Masters or PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
    • Deep understanding of data center mechanical systems and cooling control schemes.
    • Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production including specification, design, prototyping, validation and testing.
    • Experience with full lifecycle and proficiency at completing tasks to meet associated milestones.
    • Familiarity of product verification using testing and experience for product certification testing by third party lab.
    • Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for rack and room level products.
    • Proficiency with FEA and CFD-based analysis tools.
    • Demonstrated understanding of engineering documentation, electrical and mechanical diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
    • Experience designing air- or water-cooled systems for high-heat density applications.
    • Knowledge of industry standards such as ASHRAE, NFPA, ANSI etc.

    Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

    Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,300/year in our lowest geographic market up to $212,800/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.

    About the Company:
    Amazon Data Services, Inc.



  • 14 Days Ago

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Sr. Mech Product Engineer, Data Center Eng, Mech Solutions
  • Amazon Data Services, Inc.
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • Are you interested in developing solutions that have big impact? Are you someone who likes to challenge the status quo and work on developing innovative product solutions? If you are a mechanical engi...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Data Center Technician Lead
  • IES Communications
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Job Description Job Title: Data Center Technician Lead Reports To: Data Center Supervisor Job Summary: ​​The Data Center Technician will support both the Physical and Virtual Infrastru...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Category Manager, Data Center
  • Zones
  • Auburn, WA FULL_TIME
  • Description Position at Zones About ZonesZones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Busi...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Child Care Center Director
  • The Goddard School of Federal Way
  • Federal Way, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Goddard School® located in Federal Way is looking for a motivated, self-starter for a director position at our new school. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Develop...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Director of Finance
  • Children's Therapy Center
  • Kent, WA FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionAt Children’s Therapy Center, we are on a mission to maximize the potential of children with special needs. We provide individualized, family-centered therapy including family resou...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Travel Echo Technologist - $2,882 per week
  • Focus Staff
  • Olympia, WA
  • Job Description Focus Staff is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Olympia, Washington. Job Descripti...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Data Center Delivery Director
  • GLP
  • Seattle, WA
  • Data Center Delivery Director Department: Data Centers Employment Type: Full Time Location: Seattle Compensation: $180,0...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director of Information Technology
  • Muckleshoot Casino
  • Auburn, WA
  • THIS ROLE IS NOT REMOTE AND CANNOT BE PERFOMED REMOTELY ; REMOTE APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WE'RE DOUBLING DOWN O...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director Sales & Marketing
  • Marriott Tacoma Downtown
  • Tacoma, WA
  • Job Summary: ($140,000/year)The Director of Sales & Marketing-Full Service has direct oversight of planning and managing...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technology Policy Program Director
  • ACLU - Affiliate Offices
  • Seattle, WA
  • The American Civil Liberties Union of Washington (ACLU-WA) is seeking a passionate and strategic advocate to help lead i...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Vice President for Advancement at University of Puget Sound
  • Another Source
  • Tacoma, WA
  • At a glance: Elevate your career as the Associate Vice President for Advancement at the University of Puget Sound in Tac...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Echo Technologist - $2,882 per week
  • TRS Healthcare
  • Olympia, WA
  • Focus Staff is seeking a travel Echo Technologist for a travel job in Olympia, Washington. Job Description & Requirement...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Network Engineer
  • Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
  • Snoqualmie, WA
  • The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring, and managing the local and wide area networ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...
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