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. 3 years of experience developing and managing managers. Experience in building consensus, resolving operational trade-offs, and driving results across independent cross-functional site organizations (e.g., DCOps, NetOps, Security) without direct reporting authority.

Experience with process optimization, risk modeling, and performance management (e.g., KPIs/SLO attainment). Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications

Experience initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment. Expertise in Linux operating systems and developing network architecture. 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.