Data Center Operations Manager, Custom Search Configuration Service Deployments

Google LLC; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to lead a Data Center Technicians team and oversee installation, configuration and maintenance of server hardware and components. You will drive complex installations, troubleshooting, and ensure operational excellence across our global infrastructure.

The role emphasizes leadership, vendor coordination, and adherence to security and EHS standards, with opportunities to influence strategic programs in a high-growth, hyperscale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/engineering.
• 5 years in computing infrastructure, networking, OS, or hardware.
• 2 years leading technical teams or vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team; set priorities; coach and develop.
• Partner with teams to manage facility activities and strategies.
• Maintain and execute security and operational procedures; analyze trends.
• Repair and perform maintenance on equipment and servers.
• Support EHS and compliance programs with other teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Scripting & data analysis

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux/Unix

Networking equipment & protocols

Scripting for diagnostics

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, OH, USA; New Albany, OH, USA; Midlothian, VA, USA; Dallas, OR, USA; Sterling, VA, USA; Henderson, NV, USA; Lenoir, NC, USA; Kansas City, MO, USA; Moncks Corner, SC, USA; Mesa, AZ, USA; Pryor Creek, OK, USA; Sparks, 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.
• 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 and 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

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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.
• 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 .