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Data Center Operations Manager, Global Server Operations
Google·Tel Aviv, Tel-Aviv District
Full-time
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About This Role
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience.
* 8 years of experience in computing infrastructure, networking, operating
systems, or hardware.
* 5 years of experience managing technical, vendor, contract management, or
* Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts,
holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
* Ability to travel 50% of the time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience working in data center environments, including building and
operating infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle.
* Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment.
* Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while
fostering a collaborative team environment.
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 an Operations Technician, you'll
install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and
its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also
address the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers,
hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll participate in or lead
small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency
plans. A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and
while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you are excited to work with
infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.
You manage a team that ensures the quality installation of server hardware and
components. You coordinate over multiple sites and take charge of complicated
installations/troubleshooting.
The Google Data Center team operates some of the most sophisticated server,
storage and networking systems on the planet. Our teams ensure that our customer
service level agreements and availability targets are met while maintaining
environmental and safety standards, at scale.
As a Server Operations Manager in the third-party Data Center team, you will be
responsible for daily operations in third-party owned and operated data center
facilities. In this role, you will manage a team of data center technicians and
oversee the installation and maintenance of server and network infrastructure.
You will take charge of complicated installations/troubleshooting and ensure
timely completion of project work. As a people manager you will look after your
team's development and career growth.
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.
* Lead a team of individuals; set and communicate individual and team
priorities that support organizational goals. Meet regularly with individuals
to discuss performance and development, and provide feedback and coaching.
* Maintain, monitor, and execute security and operational procedures and
track/analyze trends to identify opportunities for improvements ensuring
alignment with organizational policies.
* Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers,
machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues.
* Support and contribute to the implementation of Environmental Health and
Safety (EHS) and other compliance programs and initiatives in collaboration
with other teams to ensure environmental and safety incidents are
investigated, resolved, and reported.
Required Skills
Computing InfrastructureNetworkingOperating SystemsHardware MaintenanceVendor ManagementContract ManagementTeam LeadershipProject ManagementLinux ClusterNetwork ArchitectureTroubleshootingEnvironmental Health and Safety