Data Center Operations Lead – Hardware & Networking

Google Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Share Manager for Data Center Server Operations in Kansas City, MO. You will lead a team of Data Center Technicians, oversee server hardware installations, and troubleshoot complex components within Google's hyperscale infrastructure.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust operational procedures across networks, routers, switches, and server software. Non-standard hours and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals, set and communicate individual and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are investigated, resolved, and reported.

Skills

Computing infrastructure

Networking

Operating systems

Hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Share Manager for Data Center Server Operations in Kansas City, MO. You will lead a team of Data Center Technicians, oversee server hardware installations, and troubleshoot complex components within Google's hyperscale infrastructure.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior staff, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring robust operational procedures across networks, routers, switches, and server software. Non-standard hours and weekend work may be required.