Data Center Operations Manager, CSCS Deployments

Google LLC; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team manages the state-of-the-art data center infrastructure powering its services. As Hardware Operations Manager you will lead a Data Center Technicians team, overseeing server hardware installation and troubleshooting of complex deployments.

Your group will install, configure, test, and maintain hardware and server software, including networks and switching gear, while developing contingency plans and project scopes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years in computing infrastructure, networking, OS, or hardware.
• 2 years of technical team, vendor, or contract management experience.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians and set priorities aligned to goals.
• Partner with teams to manage facility activities and CSCS strategies.
• Maintain and improve security and operational procedures; analyze trends.
• Repair, replace, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and servers.
• Support EHS and compliance programs with cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Data center operations

Linux/Unix administration

Networking hardware

Scripting & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Bash scripting

Python scripting

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: Council Bluffs, IA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Papillion, NE, USA; Midlothian, TX, USA; Mesa, AZ, USA; Bridgeport, CT, 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.
• Demonstrated experience initiating and executing strategic operational programs and leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Advanced expertise in Linux/Unix system administration, computer networking, optical systems, and hardware architecture.
• 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

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• 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 of Cloud Supply Chain Services (CSCS) team.
• 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 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.