Director, Data Center Operations - IAD

Job description

AWS Infrastructure Operations is seeking an experienced Director to lead the US East (IAD) Regional Data Center Operations. Based in the Washington DC area, this role will oversee critical infrastructure that powers AWS services across one of our most complex and diverse infrastructure regions in North America. The Infrastructure Operations organization operates rapidly scaling high availability data centers supporting the AWS business across the globe. Safety, security, and availability are the most important things we deliver to our external and internal customers. We execute server and network installations, repairs, data center mechanical and electrical system operations and maintenance, physical security, and logistics operations on a 24x7 basis. The Director will be responsible for ensuring standards for operational performance in the areas of safety, security, availability, productivity, capacity, efficiency, and cost of an expanding portfolio of data centers supporting the AWS business in the US East region. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence while scaling infrastructure to meet growing customer demand. Key job responsibilities • Drive safety culture and security initiatives across all regional data center facilities • Develop and implement operational strategies that align with our global standards while addressing regional requirements • Oversee capacity planning, delivery, and growth…