Data Center Site Lead - Server & Ops Excellence

Socket.dev; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 205,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Site Lead for Global Server Operations to oversee the site’s server and network infrastructure, driving reliability and performance through strong leadership and cross-functional alignment.

You will manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians, overseeing deployment and maintenance of networks, storage, compute, and AI infrastructure, and guiding high-risk operational transitions with contingency planning.

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). Experience with developing network architecture.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Linux

Network architecture

Shift-based schedules

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Linux

Job description

Google is seeking a Data Center Site Lead for Global Server Operations to oversee the site’s server and network infrastructure, driving reliability and performance through strong leadership and cross-functional alignment.

You will manage a team of Data Center Leaders and Technicians, overseeing deployment and maintenance of networks, storage, compute, and AI infrastructure, and guiding high-risk operational transitions with contingency planning.