Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Ops, Hardware Operations

Google LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to lead the Global Server Ops Hardware Operations team. You will oversee installations, maintenance, testing, and decommissioning of server and network hardware, while guiding projects and ensuring high reliability and performance.

You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and develop contingency plans to support Google's hyperscale infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical field.
• 8 years in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems or hardware.
• 5 years leading technical, vendor, contract or delivery teams.
• Willing to work non-standard hours including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Experience in data center environments, building and operating infra, compute/network architecture, Linux/Unix administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians performing quality installations of server and network hardware and components.
• Manage day-to-day operations and guide projects from installation through testing and decommissioning.
• Oversee deployment of complex network components and develop contingency plans.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with policies and goals.
• Support EHS and compliance programs to maintain safe, reliable operations.

Skills

Data center operations

Team leadership

Vendor management

Infrastructure management

Networking

Linux/Unix administration

Education

Bachelors in technical field

Job description

Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Ops, Hardware Operations

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

About the job

At Google, we aim to foster Googley work environments that are collaborative, friendly and fun. The Facilities Management team brings our spaces to life as you oversee the daily operations of our offices. While roles with similar names at other companies can be far more mundane, you're a creative, organized customer service specialist, who takes pride in seeing things run smoothly and efficiently. You go out of your way to make sure that clients are not only satisfied, but singing Google's praises. You're comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the highest standards of excellence. You aren't afraid to have fun with your job, and bring an enthusiasm, dedication and a collaborative spirit to build and maintain office spaces that facilitate some of the worlds most cutting edge innovation.

As a Data Center GSO Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians who perform quality installations of server and network hardware and their components, and maintain and troubleshoot any tests while modeling Googleyness and teamwork with a positive impact to site culture. You will also manage day-to-day operations and guide the team though the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and decommissioning of our servers. In a similar fashion, you will also oversee the deployment of complex network components of the data center, lead 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: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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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 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 .

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