Data Center Server Operations Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target (15%)

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking an experienced Hardware Operations Manager to lead a Data Center Technician team responsible for installing, testing, and maintaining server hardware and related systems. You will oversee complex installations, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and drive safe, reliable operation of critical infrastructure in a large-scale environment.

You will manage vendor relationships, contribute to strategic initiatives in a global setting, and mentor staff while ensuring adherence to

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 weekends, night shifts, holidays and shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of individuals, setting and communicating priorities that support goals and provide coaching.
• Partner with teams to meet goals and manage facility activities and strategies.
• Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and analyze trends for improvements.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, or infrastructure.
• Support and contribute to Environmental Health and Safety and compliance programs with other teams.

Skills

Infra/Networking experience

Team/Delivery leadership

Non-standard hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

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

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering an collaborative team environment.
• Track record of 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.

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 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (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, setting and communicating individual and team priorities that support organizational goals, and 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.