Data Center Technician, Hardware Operations

Data Center Technician, Hardware Operations

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• Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50 lb (23 kg) of equipment and exert yourself physically over extended periods, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and lifting.
• Must be able to work non‑standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays, and shift‑based schedules as required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Experience performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g., systems administration, network deployment engineer, help desk technician).
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome issues, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

Google’s Hardware Operations team monitors the state‑of‑the‑art physical infrastructure behind its powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you’ll install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware such as servers and their components, as well as server software like Google’s Linux cluster. You’ll also configure complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. Your day will involve manual movement and installation of racks, and although physically demanding, you’ll work with the infrastructure that powers Google’s services.

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward problems with equipment or infrastructure, applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, tracking various forms of media to check for standard data security issues (e.g., data not properly erased) in accordance with Google security standards.
• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end‑of‑life via part replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions and limited guidance.

Google is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law.

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