Data Center Manager, Server Operations

Job details

Google is seeking a Data Center Manager, Server Operations, to join its Hardware Operations team in Eemshaven, Netherlands.

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. As a Hardware Operations Manager, you will manage a team of Data Center Technicians and oversee the quality installation of server hardware and components while taking charge of complex installations and troubleshooting.

Your team will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware such as servers and their components, as well as server software such as Google's Linux cluster. They will also configure more complex components including networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. The team may lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans.

In this role, you will lead one or more teams to deliver critical data center initiatives such as data security, machine maintenance, and networking. You will identify trends through data analytics at the project level and drive changes needed to address them, including improvements to tools, processes, or procedures. You will serve as the point of contact for escalation for one or more data center sites, quantify systemic issues, and escalate when appropriate. You will work with partners such as Program Managers and Data Center Operations to provide input into short-term and long-term strategy, process changes, and task orders for the site. You will also manage projects to budget, timeline, and resourcing needs.

The AI and Infrastructure team delivers AI and Infrastructure at scale, efficiency, reliability, and velocity for Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide. The team supports the development of AI models, global services, and platforms for developers, with work spanning TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and more.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating systems, or hardware.
• 5 years of experience managing technical teams, vendor or agreement management and delivery.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and life cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
• Ability to lead and improve Environmental Health and Safety initiatives.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• Communicate priorities and facilitate hand-off of operations to following shift leads.
• Work together to identify and resolve problems and create solutions for Google's global computing and network architecture.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the team.
• Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.

Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.