Data Center Server Operations Site Lead

Google place West Memphis, AR, USA

• 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.
• Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
• Experience in developing and managing managers.
• Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux) and developing network architecture.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale 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.
• Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Track record of leading and improving Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.

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, oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components, and take charge of complicated installations and 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, lead small project teams on larger installations, and develop project contingency plans.

As a Server Operations Manager, you will manage day‑to‑day operations and lead the installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of servers, oversee the deployment of complex network components of the data center, and develop project contingency plans.

• 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.
• 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.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.

US: $164000 - $238000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits

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