How much does a Data Infrastructure Operations Director make in the United States? The average Data Infrastructure Operations Director salary in the United States is $187,210 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $167,090 and $212,910. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salary $148,772 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salary $167,090 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salary $187,210 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salary $212,910 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Data Infrastructure Operations Director Salary $236,309 US March 26, 2024
25% $167,090 10% $148,772 90% $236,309 75% $212,910 $187,210 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Data Infrastructure Operations Director designs operating procedures and policies for installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, networks, and storage systems within a data center to maximize operational efficiency. Directs and optimizes all operations of a data center facility to ensure data performance, availability, and security. Being a Data Infrastructure Operations Director ensures timely, accurate, and consistent technical infrastructure service and presentation to internal and external clients. Monitors environmental conditions to ensure optimal temperature, humidity, and power supply to prevent downtime and protect hardware from damage. In addition, Data Infrastructure Operations 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 Infrastructure Operations 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. Working as a Data Infrastructure Operations 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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