Data Center Server Operations Site Lead

1 Month ago • 10 Years + • Operations • $149,000 PA - $223,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Data Center Server Operations Site Lead at Google manages a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of server hardware and software. Responsibilities include resolving operational problems, implementing projects, hiring and developing team members, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. The team handles server hardware, components, and software (like Google's Linux cluster), as well as complex network components. They may lead small project teams and develop contingency plans. This role requires strong operational and people management skills, along with expertise in data center environments and network architecture.
Must have:
  • 10+ years managing technical teams
  • Data center operational leadership
  • Server hardware/software expertise
  • Network architecture experience
  • Problem-solving skills
  • People management skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with global initiatives
  • Linux/Unix system administration
  • Large-scale infrastructure experience
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits

Job Details

Minimum 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.
  • Experience in site-level data center operational leadership.
  • Experience in developing and managing managers.
  • Experience with different operating systems (e.g. Linux). Experience with developing network architecture.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
  • Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of networks and computer hardware architecture, including maintenance and repair.
  • Excellent problem solving skills.
  • Passion for operations and people management.

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $149,000-$223,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
  • Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for our global computing and network architecture.
  • Manage the implementation of projects within the team.
  • Hire, coach, and develop a team to achieve strategic business goals.
  • Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

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