Top 16 Data center lead Jobs in San Diego, Ca

Data Center Lead
Leidos —San Diego, CA
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Windows
Staff Electronics Engineer – Hardware/Infrastructure Lead
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $177,000 - $265,600 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer – Hardware/Infrastructure Lead
Northrop Grumman —San Diego, CA
- $142,200 - $213,400 a year
- Overtime
- Azure
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Data Center AI Hardware Technical Lead – Rack Scale Design
Qualcomm —San Diego, CA
- $162,600 - $244,000 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Schematics
Chief of Staff to SVP, Engineering Lead - Data Center (Senior Director)
Qualcomm —San Diego, CA
- $220,000 - $330,000 a year
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Office
Intelligent Infrastructure Services Advisory Lead
Accenture —San Diego, CA
- $122,700 - $396,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- 6 years
- DevOps
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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SD-WAN Network Engineer, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton —San Diego, CA
- $99,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Machine Shop Lead
comma.ai —San Diego, CA
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- In-person
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Technical Delivery Lead - Infrastructure, Google Cloud
Accenture —San Diego, CA
- $87,400 - $266,300 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 6 years
- Computer Science
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Infrastructure & Network Security Response & Recovery Lead
Accenture —San Diego, CA
- $122,700 - $338,300 a year
- Full-time
- Azure
- Up to 50% travel
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
C2 Datacenter Network Architect, Lead
Booz Allen Hamilton —San Diego, CA
- $112,900 - $257,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Sector Leader - Mission Critical
Harley Ellis Devereaux —San Diego, CA
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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Principal Engineer, Agentic AI Solutions Lead – Industrial & Embedded IoT, Edge AI On‑Prem Appliance
Qualcomm —San Diego, CA
- $192,600 - $289,000 a year
- Computer science
- 6 years
- Computer Science
Nationwide QC Lead - Fiber Deployment
Advantage Tech —United States
- $42.87 - $51.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Travel
- Senior level
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Data Center Lead

Leidos -
San Diego, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$59,150 - $106,925 a year

Qualifications

Data center experience
Network hardware support
Windows
High school diploma or GED
Cloud-based systems
Computer hardware
Virtualization
DoD 8570
IAT
Cybersecurity
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Description

Leidos is seeking a Lead Data Center Operator to support related efforts for the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) program, the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team delivers the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, the Leidos team supports the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

As a Lead Data Center Operator, you will be a key member of the NEN Lab team on the SMIT contract, working onsite at our government facility in San Diego/Point Loma, CA. You will play a critical role in supporting the engineering (planning, designing, and implementing) for the Infrastructure Services product portfolio for the NMCI. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical and operational expertise in support of the Navy and Marine Corps warfighter mission. You will ensure the high availability, reliability, and efficiency of our 24x7 technology infrastructure, directly supporting innovative change and value for our Nation’s defense.

Primary Responsibilities

Rack, stack, cable, troubleshoot, install, and configure computers, peripheral devices, and software to meet operational needs in a high-availability environment.
Create, update, and close tickets in an enterprise IT Service Management (ITSM) system, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of issues.
Contribute to the lab’s high availability, accessibility, and sustainability efforts, supporting continuous operations.
Perform cable management, including installation, documentation, planning, and tracking.
Manage the shipping and receiving of hardware devices, ensuring proper inventory and asset tracking.
Load basic configurations on end user devices, servers, network equipment, and storage equipment.
Assist in deploying enterprise technologies, including cloud solutions, as directed by technical SME leads.
Support asset management and configuration management activities, maintaining accurate records and -compliance.
Collaborate with technical SME leads and other team members to prioritize and execute operational tasks in a fast-paced, time-critical environment.
Facilitate and support the user support bridge, including supporting Tier 1 related “Help Desk” efforts

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in data center operations.
Must possess an Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II and/or Security+ certification (8570 IAT II Security requirement).
Must possess an OEM or Operating System certification such as CCNA Routing and Switching, Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), and/or RedHat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA).
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Linux, Windows Server, and/or network devices.
Familiarity with network technology and enterprise cloud technologies.
Strong knowledge of IT fundamentals (CompTIA A+), including mobile devices, virtual systems, network hardware, and cloud-based systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required for hardware installation and maintenance.
Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Radia, Tanium, SCCM, and enterprise virus scan technologies.
Prior experience supporting asset management and configuration management in a lab or data center environment.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and inventory management.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with technical SME leads and cross-functional teams.
Experience working in a government or DoD environment, supporting mission-critical operations.
Familiarity with Layer 1-2 of the OSI model and infrastructure.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

June 30, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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