Data Center Ops Site Lead: Server & Network

Google LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC in Kansas City, MO, USA is seeking a Data Center Server Operations Site Lead to manage a team of data center technicians and oversee hardware installations, configurations, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, extensive leadership background, and the ability to work non-standard hours.

The position reports to the global hardware operations group and offers a strong focus on safety, metrics, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10 years of experience managing technical teams in charge of installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, or maintaining hardware servers and its components.
• 3 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
• 3 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.
• Experience with different operating systems (e.g. Linux) and developing network architecture.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the site-level server operations team, ensuring all priorities align with global company objectives.
• Implement and drive a robust safety culture at the site, advocating EHS initiatives to foster a secure, and collaborative environment.
• Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of managers and technicians; lead succession planning and build a robust talent pipeline.
• Be accountable for localized metrics, including KPIs, SLAs, and SLOs, while identifying opportunities for process optimization.
• Align and guide site partners—including Facilities, Security, GSO-L, Construction and NetOps—to ensure seamless operational coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Linux

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux operating system

Networking protocols

Job description

Google LLC in Kansas City, MO, USA is seeking a Data Center Server Operations Site Lead to manage a team of data center technicians and oversee hardware installations, configurations, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role requires a technical degree or equivalent experience, extensive leadership background, and the ability to work non-standard hours.

The position reports to the global hardware operations group and offers a strong focus on safety, metrics, and cross-functional