Data Center Operations Manager

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

This role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship.

Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Atlanta, GA, USA; Council Bluffs, IA, USA; Lancaster, PA, USA; New Albany, OH, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Sterling, VA, USA; Leesburg, VA, USA; Henderson, NV, USA; Lenoir, NC, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Moncks Corner, SC, USA; Mesa, AZ, USA; Pryor Creek, OK, USA; Reno, NV, USA; Bridgeport, AL, USA.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related 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.
• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience managing operations in large-scale data center environments or third‑party colocation facilities.
• Advanced expertise in Linux/Unix system administration, computer networking, optical systems, and hardware architecture.
• Demonstrated experience initiating and executing strategic operational programs and leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Proficiency in scripting and data analysis tools to automate diagnostics and operational reporting.
• Strong vendor management and cross‑functional stakeholder leadership skills in a dynamic, high‑growth environment.

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

Responsibilities

Learn more about benefits at Google .

• 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .