[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Alphabet jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Alphabet · Richmond, VA # Data Center Operations Site Lead Richmond, VA, USA Manager or lead Data & Analytics Listed on Alphabet’s official careers site. Listed as of October 13, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/106430463786001094-data-center-operations-site-lead) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Alphabet](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/) / Data Center Operations Site Lead ## 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. 5 years of experience in a people management, supervision, or team leadership role. 5 years of experience in site-level data center operational leadership. 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 Expertise in Linux operating systems and developing network architecture. Experience initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment. Demonstrated passion for operations, people management, and leadership. 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. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Richmond, VA, USA[Apply on Alphabet’s careers site →](https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/jobs/results/106430463786001094-data-center-operations-site-lead) ## More jobs at Alphabet ### [Data Center Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/b4967690d7e0cefef80e/) Richmond, VA, USA ### [Data Center Technician II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/79d3de2e13106a53c930/) Richmond, VA, USA ### [Public Affairs Manager, Regional Data Centers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/c85179c105cde65cfd51/) Richmond, VA, USA ### [Area Program Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety Construction](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/8dff28728f86e4198877/) Richmond, VA, USA ### [ASIC Design Verification Engineer, Machine Learning](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/alphabet/jobs/b7e9e76f0e8d14e63219/) Sunnyvale, CA, USA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Data Center Site Manager, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/apple/jobs/803eac3571f24e5171a7/) Apple · Prineville, United States of America ### [Site Lead, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/c9829190fba99cefa95b/) Oracle · Ashburn, VA, United States ### [Site Lead, Data Center Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/oracle/jobs/72c12891b7769488af5f/) Oracle · Chicago, IL, United States ### [Data Center IT Operations Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/da2e793b1d372cfda977/) Microsoft · United States, Georgia, Fayetteville ### [Data Center Customer Operations Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/9ea848aa29be46874a15/) Equinix · Culpeper, Virginia, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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