Data Center Site Manager (Chicago)

Lambda

Elk Grove Village, IL

Full Time

Posted September 17, 2026

$137k - $183k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

Manage and lead a team of data center technicians
Maintain high availability, reliability, and security in the data center environment
Ensure new server, storage and network infrastructure is properly racked, labeled, cabled, and configured
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in some of the world’s most advanced systems
Document data center layout and network topology in DCIM software
Work with supply chain & manufacturing teams to ensure timely deployment of systems and project plans for large-scale deployments
Assess current and future state data center requirements based on growth plans and technology trends
Manage a parts depot inventory and track equipment through the delivery-store-stage-deploy-handoff process in each of our data centers
Create installation standards and documentation for placement, labeling, and cabling to drive consistency and discoverability across all data centers
Oversee deployments and day-to-day operations of the data center
Maintain uptime for assets and infrastructure, and ensure customer SLAs are met
Participate in technical discussions and provide expertise on data center integration and deployment strategies
Understand power/cooling requirements as well as cabling needs required within data center space to support high performance infrastructures.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Hardware Engineering, Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Experience and Sales, to align data center solutions with business goals
Ensure the data center complies with Lambda’s standards and policies

Requirements

Experience with troubleshooting and theoretical knowledge the following network layers, technologies, and system protocols: TCP/IP, OSPF, SNMP, SSL, HTTP, FTP, SSH, Syslog, DHCP, DNS, RDP, NETBIOS, IP routing, Ethernet, switched Ethernet, 802.11x, NFS, and VLANs
Experience with working in large-scale distributed data center environments
Experience working with auditors to meet all compliance requirements (ISO/SOC)
Experience Supermicro & Nvidia hardware
Previous data center team management experience