Data Center Technician, Global Server Operations
Google · Posted Oct 22
Search engine, cloud computing, software, hardware, and artificial intelligence services
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About the role
The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology, and the Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems across a global array of data centers. As a Data Center Technician, you will deploy and maintain Google's advanced data center server and network infrastructure by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware and server software, including more complex components such as networks, routers, bridges, and switches. The role ranges from physical deployment of data center technology to working with stakeholder and partner teams to deliver repeatable projects across global sites.
What you will do
- Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or teams (e.g., machine learning platforms, network architecture).
- Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose moderately complex issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and identify the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
- Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, and infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions, independently.
- Execute advanced operational procedures as part of daily work activities and follow security policies and processes.
- Collaborate with the partner teams (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations, Software and Hardware Engineers) to complete tasks, escalate and resolve defined problems.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
- Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
- 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Google
Google LLC is an American multinational technology company focusing on artificial intelligence, online advertising, search engine technology, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, and consumer electronics. As a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., it is widely recognized for services like Google Search, YouTube, Android, and the Gemini AI ecosystem.
- Industry
- Internet
- Company size
- 180000+ employees
- Founded
- 1998-09-04
- Location
- Mountain View, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $25M raised
- 1999-06-07Series A$25M
Leadership
Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Business Officer
Chief Executive Officer, Google Cloud
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