Data Center Hardware Operations Site Lead
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with developing network architecture.
- Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
- Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
- Ability to lead and improve environmental health and safety initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
- Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the global computing and network architecture.
- Manage the implementation of projects within the team, effectively communicate business priorities, and facilitate operations to following shift leads.
- Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals.
- Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
