Data Center Operations Lead — Hardware, Networking & Strategy

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google Council Bluffs IA is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager, Hardware Operations. You will lead Data Center Technicians, oversee server hardware, Linux clusters, and networking gear to ensure high availability and efficient operations.

With 8+ years in infrastructure and 5+ years in leadership, you will drive site plans, partner with PMs, and ensure safety and compliance while meeting budgets and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Compute infra

Networking

Operating systems

Hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google Council Bluffs IA is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager, Hardware Operations. You will lead Data Center Technicians, oversee server hardware, Linux clusters, and networking gear to ensure high availability and efficient operations.

With 8+ years in infrastructure and 5+ years in leadership, you will drive site plans, partner with PMs, and ensure safety and compliance while meeting budgets and timelines in a fast-paced environment.