Data Center Technician, Global Server Operations

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience with Linux Administration.
• Experience with network infrastructure.
  
• Experience in hardware and operating systems.
  
• Experience in technical support operations, network diagnostics and project management.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols, Linux, teamwork and operations.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, holidays and on shift-based schedules.

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 manage 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.

You install, configure, test and troubleshoot hardware (servers and components) and server software. You also manually move and install racks and servers.

The Data Center team designs and operates some of the most sophisticated electrical and HVAC systems in the world. We are an upbeat, creative, team-oriented group of engineers committed to building and operating powerful data centers.

• Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of current and new data center servers and network infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair broken equipment, including servers, networking and storage devices.
• Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear.
• Perform core data center operations and deployment tasks on a single function (e.g., maintenance, machines, programs, networking, media security), under direct guidance, basic troubleshooting and problem identification to address issues by following existing protocols and well-defined documented activities and escalate non-standard issues.
• Develop knowledge of data security systems, operations, processes, and procedures, as well as the ability to monitor potential data security issues.