Data Center Server Operations Manager, Global Server Operations

Google

Cedar Rapids, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Career Counseling, Career Development, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Computer Architecture, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, Computer Skills, Contingency Plans, Data Collection, Data Management, Environmental Health, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Hardware Components, Hardware Installation, High Tech Industry, Hubs, Identify Issues, Linux Administration, Linux Operating System, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Operations Center, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Network Switching, Operating Systems, Operations Management, Operations Research, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project Development, Project Planning, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Search Technology, Server Hardware, Service Delivery, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Testing, Unix System Administration, Vendor/Supplier Management
LOCATION
Cedar Rapids, IA
POSTED
21 days ago
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Minimum qualifications:

  • 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 in people management, career coaching, career development, and operations management.
  • Must have the 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 infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and linux/unix system administration.
  • Experience managing technical teams, vendor or contract management and service delivery.
  • Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
  • Experience with data gathering, with excellent analysis and presentation skills.
  • Track record of leading and improving environmental health and safety initiatives.

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 team 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. US: $115000 - $166000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefitsLearn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

  • Support 24/7 Surge team operations in the Dulles International Airport (IAD) metro, with potential assignments in the following shifts: day, evening, overnight, or weekend shifts.
  • Contribute to efforts and projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center infrastructure.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations while working together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for the global computing and network architecture.
  • Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving strategic business goals and ensuring data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage the implementation of projects within the team and drive a culture of safety at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.

About the Company

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Google

Build for everyone

Since our founding in 1998, Google has grown by leaps and bounds. Starting from two computer science students in a university dorm room, we now have thousands of employees and offices around the world. These Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe.

It starts with how we work together. We’re building a company where people of different views, backgrounds and experiences can do their best work and show up for one another. A place where every Googler feels like they belong.

So whether you develop new technology or creative campaigns, craft beautiful products or breakthrough partnerships, your work here is a chance to accomplish things that matter. Bring your insight, imagination, and healthy disregard for the impossible. Bring everything that makes you unique. Together, we can build for everyone.

Benefits

We strive to provide Googlers and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits are based on data, and centered around our users: Googlers and their families. They’re thoughtfully designed to enhance your health and wellbeing, and generous enough to make it easy for you to take good care of yourself (now, and in the future). So we can build for everyone, together.

Learn more about Google’s benefits on this site featuring Googlers’ experience.

How we Hire

Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up. In order to  build for everyone, we know that we need a wide range of perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step in getting there.

Learn more about our hiring process.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer Software
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Paid Sick Days, Performance Bonus, Professional Development, 401K, Stock Options, Employee Events, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, On Site Cafeteria
FOUNDED
1998
WEBSITE
https://goo.gle/4dbno6V