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Data Center Technician

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Stillwater, OKJob$86–119K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$86–119K/yr
Location
Stillwater, OK
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Google is hiring a Data Center Technician. The Hardware Operations team at Google is seeking a Data Center Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software. This role involves working with complex components like networks, routers, and switches, and participating in or leading small project teams. The technician will also handle manual movement and installation of racks, contributing to the cutting-edge infrastructure behind Google's search technology.

Key focus areas include 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, and Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for standard data security issues.

Successful candidates bring Experience Performing Component-Level Repairs And Troubleshooting On Technical Equipment and Experience Diagnosing And Troubleshooting Operating Systems Or Computer/Server Hardware Or Networking Protocols. Important skills include Component-Level Repairs, Troubleshooting Technical Equipment, Diagnosing Operating Systems, Troubleshooting Operating Systems, Diagnosing Computer/Server Hardware, and Troubleshooting Computer/Server Hardware. Preferred (not required): Collaboration, Adaptability, Deploy Data Center Infrastructure, and Report Issues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Component-Level RepairsTroubleshooting Technical EquipmentDiagnosing Operating SystemsTroubleshooting Operating SystemsDiagnosing Computer/Server HardwareTroubleshooting Computer/Server HardwareDiagnosing Networking ProtocolsTroubleshooting Networking ProtocolsEnglish ProficiencyCollaborationAdaptabilityDeploy Data Center InfrastructureReport IssuesFollow Data Center ProceduresDiagnose Equipment IssuesDiagnose Infrastructure IssuesMaintain Data SecurityMaintain Data IntegrityTrack MediaDisassemble EquipmentRepair EquipmentFix EquipmentPreventative Maintenance

Qualifications

Ability to Lift/Move 50lb (23kg)Ability to Exert Physically Over Extended PeriodsAbility to Work Non-Standard HoursBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical ExperienceGoogle IT Support Professional Certificate Program2 Years Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Operating Systems2 Years Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Computer/Server Hardware2 Years Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Networking ProtocolsExperience Performing Component-Level Repairs on IT EquipmentExperience in Similar Role (e.g., Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician)Experience Working Within a Data Center Environment

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Minimum qualifications:

  • Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.

  • Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

  • 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.

  • Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.

  • 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and 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.).

  • Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.

  • Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and 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.

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 channel 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 our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $86000 - $119000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more aboutbenefits at Google (https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/) .

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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