Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations, Hardware Operations

Google; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager in Bridgeport, AL to lead and manage a team responsible for overseeing server hardware installations. The role includes ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards, while offering a competitive salary range of $115,000-$165,000 plus benefits.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree with significant experience in hardware management and networking. Strong leadership skills are essential as you will guide a team through installations and troubleshooting tasks.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals for maintenance and repair of servers and infrastructure.
• Manage facility activities and implement strategies for improvements.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

Skills

Team management

Networking

Hardware installation

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux

Unix

Job description

Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations, Hardware Operations

Employer: Google

Location: Bridgeport, AL, USA

Level: Mid

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, oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components, and take charge of complicated installations and troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware (e.g., servers and related components) and server software (e.g., Google's Linux cluster). They will also handle configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols, and 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 TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $115,000‑$165,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 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 weekends, night shifts, holidays and 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 large‑scale infrastructure, network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience with data gathering, analysis and presentation skills.
• Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health & Safety initiatives.
• Ability to work non‑standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and shift‑based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals, communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals to repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines or infrastructure based on issues.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility activities and set or implement strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
• 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.
• Manage a team of Machine Learning (ML) travelers remotely and contribute to and support 24/7 initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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English proficiency in English is required for all roles unless stated otherwise.