Data Center Technician, Technical Operations
Description For Data Center Technician, Technical Operations
Google's Hardware Operations team seeks a Data Center Technician to maintain their state-of-the-art physical infrastructure. This role involves hands-on work with servers, components, and networking equipment in Google's data centers. You'll be responsible for installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining hardware and server software, including Google's Linux cluster. The position requires physical capability and technical expertise, offering exposure to cutting-edge computer technology.
As part of the Technical Infrastructure team, you'll play a crucial role in keeping Google's vast network operational. The team takes pride in being the engineers' engineers, maintaining and building next-generation Google platforms. This position combines technical knowledge with physical demands, requiring someone who can handle both server maintenance and hardware installation.
The role offers competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. Google provides a collaborative environment where you'll work with teams to solve complex infrastructure challenges. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work, has a strong understanding of IT equipment, and wants to be part of maintaining one of the world's largest technology infrastructures.
Responsibilities For Data Center Technician, Technical Operations
- Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions
- Report issues and troubleshoot equipment or infrastructure issues
- Maintain security and integrity of data
- Disassemble end-of-life equipment
- Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure
Requirements For Data Center Technician, Technical Operations
- 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 or move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert physically over extended periods
- 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols
- Ability to collaborate and partner with teams
- Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions
Benefits For Data Center Technician, Technical Operations
- bonus
- equity
- benefits package
