Third-Party Data Center Operations Manager

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

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking a Third-Party Data Center Operations Manager to lead a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of server hardware and related components. You will manage complex installations, troubleshoot issues, and drive reliability of Google's data center infrastructure.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a technical field or equivalent experience, 8+ years in computing infrastructure, and 5+ years of leadership in technical teams.

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.
• Experience with data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and Linux/Unix administration.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple projects for your team.
• Oversee data center priorities aligned with company objectives.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives.
• Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for the site.
• Oversee the computing hardware and networking operations of a data center site, while identifying problems and creating solutions for computing and network architecture.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Team Leadership

Linux/Unix

Networking

Project Management

On-call / Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Server hardware

Networking equipment

Linux systems

Job description

Third-Party Data Center Operations Manager

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• 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.
• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience leading and improving Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent strategic problem‑solving skills.

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 Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Third-Party Data Center 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 (e.g., servers and its components) and server software (e.g. 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.

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 Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As a Third-Party Data Center 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 (e.g., servers and its components) and server software (e.g. 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 AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Transfer compensation is determined algorithmically and is non‑negotiable. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary for your targeted location during the hiring process. Learn more about how a transfer may affect your compensation package , how location changes affect compensation , and about benefits at Google at go/benefits .US: $138000 - $200000 (USD) + 15% bonus target

• Take responsibility for the management and implementation of multiple projects for your team.
• Ensure data center related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
• Hire, coach, and develop a team of technical staff to meet objectives.
• Work with others to set and implement short-term and long-term strategy for the site.
• Oversee the computing hardware and networking operations of a data center site, while identifying problems and creating solutions for computing and network architecture.

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