--- title: Data Center Manager at Amazon in Ridgeland, MS description: Amazon is hiring for the Data Center Manager role in Ridgeland, MS. Pays $70.7K–$123.6K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/data-center-manager-at-amazon-01a137b1-56f9-7ec3-a229-6b268ec28589 date: 2026-10-14T00:21:18Z og_description: Join Amazon as Data Center Manager in Ridgeland, MS. Pays $70.7K–$123.6K per year. Full-time role. Requires 2+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g9tbpa.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Ridgeland, MS | | **Salary** | $70.7K/yr - $123.6K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 13, 2026 | ## Description Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations! AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS Data Center Operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people at all levels, sponsoring projects, and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation. 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 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. Effective May 15, 2017, logical access to the AWS GovCloud region will be restricted to Amazon employees who are U.S. Citizens. (GovCloud may NOT be accessed from outside of the United States) ## Basic Qualifications \- 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent \- 2+ years of people management experience \- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience ## Preferred Qualifications \- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience \- Experience in technical writing in a relevant field \- certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+ \- Experience with system management tools and client/server environments 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 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. 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USA, MS, Ridgeland - 70,700.00 - 123,600.00 USD annually ## Skills - CompTIA Security+ - CompTIA Network+ - Amazon Web Services - Information Technology - Cisco Certified Network Associate - People Management - CompTIA A+ - Technical Writing - Data Centers - Network Troubleshooting - Team Leadership - Mathematics - Certified Network Defender - Cloud Infrastructure - Computer Science - Data Center Operations - On-Call Coverage - Computer Hardware ## Benefits - Dental Insurance - Paid Time Off (Pto) - Parental Leave - 401(k) Plans - Health Insurance - Vision Insurance - Mental Health - Employee Stock Options (ESOs) - Life Insurance ## Related - [More jobs at Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [IT Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/it-managers?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [IT Manager jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/it-managers/it-manager?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71392 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23674 jobs - [Mississippi](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/mississippi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18511 jobs - [Ridgeland, MS](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/mississippi/ridgeland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 280 jobs ## Related pages - [Internet Marketplace Platforms](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/internet-marketplace-platforms?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 71392 jobs - [Amazon](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/amazon?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 23674 jobs - [Mississippi](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/mississippi?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 18511 jobs - [Ridgeland, MS](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/mississippi/ridgeland?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 280 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)