Data Center Technician III, Technical Operations

Data Center Technician III, Technical Operations

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience with performing component‑level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift or move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert oneself 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 on shift‑based schedules as required.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Four years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Experience performing component‑level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role such as systems administration, network deployment engineering or help desk support.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in project management and leadership, collaborating and partnering with teams.

Google isn’t just a software company. The Hardware Operations team monitors the state‑of‑the‑art physical infrastructure behind Google’s powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you’ll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (such as servers and their components) and server software (such as Google’s Linux cluster). You’ll also configure more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols, participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations, and develop project contingency plans.

A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you will be excited to work with infrastructure that is at the cutting‑edge of computer technology.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers and billions of Google users worldwide.

We’re the driving force behind Google’s groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting‑edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world‑leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

US: $95000 - $135000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits.

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose somewhat complex issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, applying the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for non‑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, within one or more teams.
• Repair, fix and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions, independently.

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