Data Center Operations Manager

Google builds and maintains the technical infrastructure that powers its search and other services worldwide.
Council Bluffs, IA, USA
$105,000 - $151,000
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Data Center Operations Manager

Google is seeking a Data Center Operations Manager to join their Hardware Operations team in Council Bluffs, IA. This role is crucial in managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure that powers Google's search technology. The position offers a competitive salary range of $105,000-$151,000 plus additional benefits, bonus, and equity.

As a Data Center Operations Manager, you'll lead a team of Data Center Technicians, overseeing server hardware installations, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Your responsibilities will include managing the implementation of critical infrastructure projects, ensuring operational excellence, and maintaining Google's Linux clusters. The role requires expertise in computing infrastructure, networking, and operating systems, with a focus on large-scale data center operations.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in technical infrastructure and 2 years of team management experience. You'll need strong leadership skills to coach and develop your team while driving safety culture and fostering collaboration. Experience with Linux systems, network architecture, and hardware server maintenance is essential.

Working at Google's Technical Infrastructure team means being part of the backbone that keeps Google's products running smoothly. You'll join a team that takes pride in being "engineers' engineers" and constantly pushes the boundaries of technical innovation. The role offers opportunities for growth, learning, and making a significant impact on Google's global infrastructure.

Benefits include competitive compensation, bonus potential, equity, and comprehensive benefits package. This position requires flexibility with non-standard hours and different shifts, reflecting the 24/7 nature of data center operations. If you're passionate about technical infrastructure, team leadership, and want to be part of the team that keeps Google running, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at scale.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Operations Manager

  • 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. Communicate priorities and facilitate hand-off of operations to following shift leads
  • Hire, coach and develop a team while achieving business goals. Demonstrate the ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment
  • Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives

Requirements For Data Center Operations Manager

Linux
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
  • 5 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware
  • 2 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and delivery
  • Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux)
  • Experience with developing network architecture
  • Ability to work non-standard hours and differing rotations/shifts

Benefits For Data Center Operations Manager

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Medical Benefits

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