Manager, Data Center Server Operations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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 a people management, supervision, or team leadership role.

* Experience with different operating systems (e.g., Linux). Experience with

developing network architecture.

* 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

life-cycle, and Linux/Unix system administration.

* 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.

* Ability to communicate in Norwegian fluently to support clients in this

region.

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.

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.

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:

* 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.

* Partner with teams to meet goals and stakeholders to manage facility

activities and set/implement short- and long-term strategies.

* 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.