Data Center Operations Manager

Data Center Operations Manager, Server Operations

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 3 years of experience 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 as required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, network and compute architecture and life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing cross-functional initiatives in a global environment.
• Experience leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Excellent data gathering, analysis and presentation 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.

As a Data Center Global Server Operations (GSO) Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians who perform quality installations of server and network hardware and their components, and maintain and troubleshoot any challenges while modeling Googleyness and teamwork with a positive impact to site culture. You will also manage day-to-day operations and guide the team though the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting and decommissioning of our servers. In a similar fashion, you will also oversee the deployment of complex network components of the data center, lead teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• Communicate business priorities, and are consistent with company objectives.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems, create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
• Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals.
• Work in shifts may be required to meet evolving business needs and operational schedules.

Experience Level

Mid Level