Data Center Operations Manager

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to lead their Hardware Operations team. In this pivotal role, you will manage a group of Data Center Technicians, ensuring the quality installation and maintenance of server hardware and components. You will play a crucial part in developing network architecture and overseeing daily operations to maintain optimal performance. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your leadership will directly impact the efficiency and reliability of critical infrastructure. If you're passionate about technology and enjoy mentoring others, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Bonus

Equity

Health Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5 years in computing infrastructure and 2 years managing technical teams.
• Experience with Linux and developing network architecture.

Responsibilities

• Manage Data Center Technicians and oversee server hardware installations.
• Identify and resolve issues in global computing and network architecture.

Skills

Team Management

Problem Solving

Networking

Linux System Administration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux

Networking Protocols

Server Hardware

Job description

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

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.
• Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux).
• Experience with developing network architecture.
• Ability to work non-standard hours and differing rotations/shifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.

Experience installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining hardware servers and its components.

• Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Excellent performance with data gathering, analysis and presentation skills.

About the Job

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology.

In this role, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of installations/troubleshooting. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware such as servers and its components and server software such as Google's Linux cluster. You will also take on the configuration of more components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You will lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$151,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• 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. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand-off of operations to following shift leads.
• Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving business goals. Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company goals.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal, Belonging at Google, and How we hire.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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