Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations, Hardware Operations

Google; United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Hardware Operations team manages the physical infrastructure behind its services. As a Data Center Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing server hardware installations and complex troubleshooting.

You will ensure high availability of large-scale data centers, collaborate with networks, compute, and facilities teams, and drive improvements in reliability and security.

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 working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team 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/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 and support 24/7 initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Vendor management

Networking

Linux/Unix admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Infrastructure operations

Server hardware

Job description

Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations, Hardware Operations

• Share Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations, Hardware Operations

Link

• Copy link
• Email a friend

Location

• Corporate: Google place Bridgeport, AL, USA

Experience Level

• Mid

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.

Apply Important Note

• X This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

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 working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on 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, and 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 and Safety initiatives.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

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: $122,000 – $173,000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals, communicate 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/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 and support 24/7 initiatives.

Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

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.

If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

Locations

• Corporate: Google place Bridgeport, AL, USA

Experience driving progress, solving problems, and mentoring more junior team members; deeper expertise and applied knowledge within relevant area.