Site Manager

Company: Groq Inc.
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

At Groq, we believe AI will change humanity forever, and that making it affordable and universally accessible is the key to human agency in an AI economy. We're assembling a team of world-class engineers and business minds who believe in this mission. We're hiring problem-solvers with the skills and desire to build a business that leaves a fingerprint on civilization.Site Manager (Houston, TX)Mission: To collaborate closely with the VP - Data Center Operations to ensure the scalability, reliability, and efficiency of our data center infrastructure.Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the data center, including monitoring and troubleshooting issues with Linux-based systems, networks, and storage devices.
• Manage a team of technicians to ensure the efficient operation of the data center, including scheduling, training, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and implement data center policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as IT, network, and security, to ensure seamless integration and coordination of data center operations.
• Design, implement, and maintain data center infrastructure, including Linux-based servers, storage systems, and network devices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to Linux systems, networks, and storage devices.
• Develop and manage budgets for data center operations, including hardware, software, and personnel costs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR.
• Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning to ensure minimal downtime and data loss.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, and recommend improvements to data center operations and infrastructure.Qualifications for this role:
  • At least 5-10 years of experience in data center management.
  • Onsite and ability to travel to remote sites as needed.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux systems, including installation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with data center infrastructure, including servers, storage systems, and network devices.
  • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience managing a team of engineers and technicians.
  • IT Hardware troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Experience with data center management software, such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Familiarity with ticketing systems (Jira, Remedy, ServiceNow, Solarwinds).
  • Knowledge of structured cabling and deployment of networking cabling plants.
  • Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as GCP, AWS or Azure.
  • P/L and metrics for manufacturing facility or data center.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!Compensation: At Groq, a competitive base salary is part of our comprehensive compensation package, which includes equity and benefits. For this role, the base salary range is $114,000 to $251,000, determined by your skills, qualifications, experience and internal benchmarks.Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization.
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