Google

Data Center Server Operations Site Lead

Google$164K — $238K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
  • 10 years managing technical teams for server hardware management.
  • Operational leadership experience in site-level data centers.
  • Proven experience in developing and mentoring managers.
  • Familiarity with various operating systems, especially Linux, and network architecture development.
  • Willingness to work non-standard hours including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of Data Center Technicians; set clear priorities aligned with organizational goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve objectives and manage facility activities.
  • Execute and track security and operational procedures, analyzing trends for improvements.
  • Contribute to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives and compliance programs.
  • Identify and solve problems in global computing and network architecture.

Benefits

  • Generous equity compensation.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work hours and schedule options.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment that supports safety and teamwork.
Full Job Description
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) and developing network architecture.
  • 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 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.


About the job

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 Server Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians. You will oversee the quality installation of server and network hardware and components, and troubleshoot any issues. You will manage day-to-day operations and lead the installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting of our servers. In addition, you will also oversee the deployment of complex network components of the data center, lead teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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

Learn more about benefits at Google .

Responsibilities
  • 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.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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156,500 employees
Market Cap
$1,115.4 billion
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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+23.3%
Revenue
$182.5 billion
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