Data Center Technician, Server Operation
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 physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology, while the Data Center team designs and operates sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems. The role involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining servers, components and server software, plus configuring networks, routers, switches and networking protocols. This technician position covers physical deployment of data center technology, component-level repairs, preventative maintenance and shift-based operational work across global data centers.
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.
- Work in shift pattern to meet evolving business needs and operational schedules.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
- Experience with networking protocols.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
- Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g., Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc.).
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
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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