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Data Center Technician, Cloud Region

Berlin, Germany (On-site)

Data Center Technician, Cloud Region

1 Hour ago • All levels • Administrative

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linux

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Job Description

As a Data Center Technician at Google, you'll be part of the Hardware Operations team, responsible for the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology. Your responsibilities include installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining server hardware and software (including Google's Linux cluster). You'll manage network components, participate in and lead project teams for installations, develop contingency plans, and handle the physical movement and installation of server racks. You'll also lead troubleshooting and resolve escalated technical issues, contributing to the deployment, maintenance, and support of data center infrastructure. The role requires expertise in server hardware, software, networking, and operating systems, with international travel up to 20% of the time.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Server hardware & software experience
Troubleshooting & diagnostic skills
Networking infrastructure knowledge
Operating systems expertise

Good to have:

Linux OS experience
Project management & leadership
Server maintenance & monitoring
Collaboration and teamwork skills

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a data center environment or similar technical domain or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with computer and server hardware, or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
Experience with operating systems and networking infrastructures.
Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time as required.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with Linux operating systems.
Experience in project management and leadership.
Experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges.

About the job

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the high quality physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology.

As a Data Center Technician, you will install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware (e.g. servers and their components) and server software (e.g. Google's Linux cluster). You will manage the configuration of components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. You will also participate in or lead project teams on installations and develop project contingency plans. In addition, you will be involved in the manual movement and installation of racks.

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

Lead troubleshooting and resolve escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of data center infrastructure.
Help test and troubleshoot server hardware components and designs.
Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

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