Data Center Operations Lead — Scale & Impact

Google LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of servers and networking components. You will drive project execution and ensure reliability at scale across Google's infrastructure.

You will manage complex components such as networks, routers, switches, and related protocols, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on strategic facility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years computing infrastructure, networking, OS, or hardware.
• 2 years leading technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians and set team priorities.
• Partner with teams to manage facility activities and long-term strategies.
• Maintain security and operational procedures and analyze trends for improvements.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs with other teams.

Skills

5 years of experience in computing

2 years of experience managing teams

Ability to work non-standard hours

Vendor management experience

Operations in data centers

Linux/Unix system administration

Networking and hardware architecture

Scripting and data analysis for autom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux systems

Networking equipment

Job description

Google LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of servers and networking components. You will drive project execution and ensure reliability at scale across Google's infrastructure.

You will manage complex components such as networks, routers, switches, and related protocols, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders on strategic facility