Data Center Technical, Hardware Operations

Google is a global technology company that builds innovative products and services used by billions of people worldwide.
Lithia Springs, GA, USA
$56,000 - $80,000
DevOps
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
1+ year of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Data Center Technical, Hardware Operations

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a Data Center Technician to join their Technical Infrastructure team. This role involves deploying and maintaining Google's advanced Data Center Server and Network Infrastructure, participating in local project teams, and ensuring successful delivery of goals across global data centers. The position offers growth opportunities within Hardware Operations or paths toward software development, engineering, networking operations, or project management.

The Technical Infrastructure team is crucial in maintaining Google's architecture, from developing data centers to building next-generation platforms. The team takes pride in being the engineers' engineers, maintaining networks for optimal user experience, and ensuring the functionality of Google's product portfolio.

As a Data Center Technician, you'll be responsible for physical infrastructure deployment, troubleshooting, and maintenance. The role requires hands-on experience with IT equipment, flexibility with work schedules, and physical capabilities. You'll work in a dynamic environment that values collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to security protocols.

This position offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and benefits. Google maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment and fostering a culture of belonging. The role provides an excellent foundation for a career in technical infrastructure, with various advancement paths available based on your interests and capabilities.

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Responsibilities For Data Center Technical, Hardware Operations

  • Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions
  • Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues
  • Maintain the security and integrity of data
  • Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life
  • Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure

Requirements For Data Center Technical, Hardware Operations

Linux
  • Experience with component-level repairs on IT equipment
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, holidays and on shift-based schedules
  • Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert physically over extended periods
  • 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols (preferred)
  • Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment
  • Ability to collaborate and partner with teams
  • Ability in understanding and executing verbal and written instructions

Benefits For Data Center Technical, Hardware Operations

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Base salary
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits package

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