Data Center Operations Manager

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team oversees the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure powering its search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians and manage the installation and troubleshooting of server hardware and components to ensure quality and reliability.

Your team will install, configure, test, and maintain hardware and server software, including networks and protocols; you may lead small projects and develop contingency plans to

Qualifications

• Must have a technical degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years leading technical, vendor, or delivery teams.
• At least 5 years experience with computing infrastructure, networking, OS, or hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating priorities that support organizational goals and provide performance feedback.
• Work with teams to identify and resolve problems related to global computing and network architecture.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures; track trends to identify improvements.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure.
• Support and contribute to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and other compliance initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Vendor management

Delivery management

Compute infrastructure

Networking

OS administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux/Unix administration

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and service delivery.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture and life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Demonstrated strong performance and experience with data gathering, analysis and presentation skills.
• Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

About the job:

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components and take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). They will also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. They may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals while meeting regularly with individuals to discuss performance, development, provide feedback and coaching.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• 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.