Data Center Operations Lead - Area Manager (Servers)

Google; Midlothian (TX); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team oversees the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and components.

As an Area Lead you will drive operational success across a large data center portfolio, balance OPEX and safety, and foster a collaborative culture while ensuring the fastest, most

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams responsible for hardware servers and components.
• 3 years of site-level data center operational leadership.
• 3 years of experience developing and managing managers.
• Experience with Linux and developing network architecture.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team; set and communicate priorities aligned with goals.
• Partner with teams to manage facility activities and long-term strategies.
• Maintain and monitor security and operational procedures; analyze trends for improvements.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Support and contribute to EHS and compliance programs; investigate and report incidents.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center ops

Network architecture

Linux systems

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team oversees the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and components.

As an Area Lead you will drive operational success across a large data center portfolio, balance OPEX and safety, and foster a collaborative culture while ensuring the fastest, most