Data Center Operations Manager — Hardware & Network Lead

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

• 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.

Google isn’t just a software company. The Hardware Operations team monitors the state‑of‑the‑art physical infrastructure behind Google’s powerful search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will lead a team of Data Center Technicians, oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components, and take charge of complex installations and troubleshooting. Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware (such as servers and its components) and server software (such as Google’s Linux cluster).

They will also configure more complex components like networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols, and may lead small project teams on larger installations while developing contingency plans.

• 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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