Data Center Manager, Server Operations

Google; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 114,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity options

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Google in Eemshaven, Netherlands is seeking a Data Center Manager to oversee the quality installation of server hardware and manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You'll drive critical data center initiatives while maintaining safety and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in computing infrastructure and data center operations management, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive compensation including a salary of €114,000 - €117,000, a bonus target, and equity.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical teams and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of data center operations teams.
• Resolve problems related to global computing and network architecture.
• Implement projects within the team according to objectives.

Skills

Experience in data center environments

Problem-solving

Mentoring junior team members

Knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Data Center Manager, Server Operations

Location: Eemshaven, Netherlands

Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and life cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiative (e.g., data security, machine maintenance, networking), identify trends via data analytics at the project level, and drive the changes needed to address them (e.g., improve tools, processes, or procedures). You will be the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantifying systemic issues and escalating when appropriate. You will work with the partners (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations) to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You will manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We are the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Netherlands: €114000 - €117000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• Communicate priorities and facilitate hand-off of operations to following shift leads.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the team.
• Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

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