Data Center Server Operations Manager

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Hardware Operations Manager to oversee a team of Data Center Technicians. The role involves managing installations, troubleshooting hardware, and ensuring optimal performance of Google's infrastructure. Candidates should have a technical degree and substantial experience in computing and team management. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 2 years of experience in managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Data Center Technicians and set priorities.
• Maintain and execute security and operational procedures.
• Repair and perform maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Team Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Networking

Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

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

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience of managing a team, and work across teams.
• Experience in giving feedback, having conversations, and supporting team development.
• Experience with leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

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.

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.Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000-$151,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of people; set and communicate people and team priorities that support organizational goals. Meet with people 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 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 maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.

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