Data Center Operations Manager, Third Party Data Centers

Google; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 138,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team manages the state-of-the-art data center infrastructure powering our search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining server hardware and related components.

You will oversee complex installations and troubleshooting, work with networks and server software, and develop contingency plans for large-scale deployments, while collaborating across teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, OS, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical/vendor/contract/delivery teams.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians overseeing hardware installation and troubleshooting.
• Manage installation, configuration, testing, and maintenance of server hardware and software.
• Coordinate networks and network components configuration.
• Lead small project teams on installations and contingency planning.
• Ensure safety, security, and operational procedures across data centers.

Skills

8 years of experience in computing-inf

5 years of experience managing teams

Ability to work non-standard hours

10 years of experience in computing-in

Experience with colocation providers

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Minimum qualifications

• 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

• 10 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• Experience working with third-party colocation providers.

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 Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

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

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.

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