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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Server Operations Manager - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Summerville, SC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $164,000.0 - $237,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Clusters, System Configuration, Data Centers, Linux, Google Tools, Network Architecture, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/357C35038AD44CDD932ED609ECE81C2B/job/ ## About the Role Experience owning outcomes and decision making, solving ambiguous problems and influencing stakeholders; deep expertise in domain., * 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) and developing network architecture. * 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 leading and improving Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives. * Experience with initiating and executing initiatives in a global environment. * Experience working in data center environments, including building and operating large-scale infrastructure, and network and compute architecture and lifecycle, and Linux/Unix system administration. * Ability to implement and drive the safety culture at the site, while fostering a collaborative team environment. * Excellent problem-solving skills. ## Description 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. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $164000 - $237000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) . 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 our global computing and network architecture. * Hire, coach, and develop a team while achieving business goals. * Ensure data center-related priorities are consistent with company objectives. 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