Google: Process And Solutions Architect - Mountain View
Google Inc. (Silicon Valley/Peninsula, California)

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Description: This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

Google's Hardware Operations team consists of diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented engineers and managers who design and operate some of the most sophisticated systems in the world. This fast-growing group develops, builds and supports the physical infrastructure behind Google's products.

Google has one of the most advanced and innovative operations environments on the planet. The Data Center Global Process group manages process and functional areas in a broad range of technical areas including hardware, networking, and system administration. We are looking for people to manage and design process and procedures throughout our organization globally.

We are looking for extremely creative, technical, bright and capable people to act as process and solutions architects.

This job is part project manager, part business process analyst, and part senior systems engineer. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate senior level design experience, and project management experience, as well as being able to demonstrate very strong written and oral communication skills.

A strong background in IT infrastructure, technology development/deployment or computing sciences is essential for your success in this position. Being a master of all technological fields is impossible, but you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in areas you have been exposed to. Project and people management experience is a strong plus.

Responsibilities: Document, analyze, upgrade and/or replace operational processes and procedures as required.
Be the lead communicator on process between various projects and groups, and the functional area(s).
Travel throughout Google to educate and be educated about Google infrastructure.
Encourage innovation, process improvements and solutions with the functional area(s).
Be the functional and process advocate on design teams for the group.
Identify areas for improvements in existing technology and processes.
Analyze performance of functional areas and identify opportunities for improvement (metrics maintenance).
Maintain a "systems level/big picture" perspective on process, focusing on maintainability, full product life-cycle, upgradeability, etc.
Perform and maintain cost benefits analysis on existing and/or new processes. Qualifications: BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering and 4 years in an IT-related field.
5+ years of Linux or Unix system administration.
5+ years of experience with data center infrastructure or other large scale infrastructure.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels.
Demonstrated skills in operations, systems/process design and business process mapping.
Proven track record of Senior level systems/process design and execution.
Travel Requirements: up to 50% - Global travel will be required. Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience Google was recently recognized by Fortune Magazine as the #1 Best Company to Work For

Our most valuable resource is our people: energetic, innovative thinkers who care equally about doing great work and developing a culture that's great for all our employees. So we offer Googlers a generous host of benefits as part of our efforts to keep Google a motivating, healthy, and productive place:

Health care for you and your family, vacation days and holidays, and flexible work hours, maternity and parental leave, employee referral bonus program, employee assistance services for personal issues, learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, Google Child Care Center ( near Google headquarters), free shuttle service to several Bay Area locations, Fuel Efficiency Vehicle Incentive Program, and onsite dry cleaning, plus a coin-free laundry room in the Mountain View office. Job Location: Mountain View, CA Job Number: RUSAGLE128-594589 Company URL: http://www.google.com Company Profile: About Google:
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Google is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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