Data Center Technician II

2 Weeks ago • Upto 2 Years • Administrative

Job Summary

Job Description

The Data Center Technician II role at Google involves installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining hardware (servers and components) and server software (Google's Linux cluster). Responsibilities include configuring networks, routers, switches, and protocols; participating in or leading small project teams for installations; and developing project contingency plans. The role requires physical exertion, including lifting up to 50lbs, and working non-standard hours. Troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols is essential. The position ensures the security and integrity of data, handles end-of-life equipment disassembly, and performs preventative maintenance. The work is demanding yet rewarding, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge computer technology.
Must have:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Troubleshooting OS, hardware, or networking
  • Component-level IT equipment repair
  • Physical ability (lifting 50lbs)
  • Ability to work non-standard hours
Good to have:
  • 2 years' experience in troubleshooting
  • Google IT Support Professional Certificate
  • Data center/NOC experience
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Adaptability to change

Job Details

Minimum qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
  • Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
  • Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
  • Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
  • Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, holidays and on shift-based schedule as required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
  • Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
  • Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
  • Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges.
  • Ability to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring 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 (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll 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 are excited to work with infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

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