Data Center Technician

Lincoln, NE, USA

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly erased) handled 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.

• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment as required and exert physical effort over extended periods, including bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling, and lifting.
• Must have ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

• 1 year of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• 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.).
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome issues.
• Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to understand, and to effectively execute, frequent verbal and written instructions.

US base salary range: $67,000-$94,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

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