Data Center IT Infrastructure Manager at Google

About the job
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience managing technical teams.
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure.
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration.
• Experience with initiating and executing strategic initiatives in a global environment.
• Knowledge of networks and computer hardware architecture, including maintenance and repair.
• Demonstrated passion for operations and people management.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of teams within data center operations.
• Work with others to identify problems and create solutions for computing and network architecture.
• Manage the implementation of projects within the team.
• Hire, mentor, and develop a team to achieve strategic business goals.
• Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives.