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Data Center Technician, Global Server Ops, 24/7 Operations, Third Shift

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Bristow, VAJob$86–118K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$86–118K/yr
Location
Bristow, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Google’s Hardware Operations team maintains the physical infrastructure behind its services. The Data Center Technician installs, configures, tests, troubleshoots, and maintains hardware and server software, including servers and network components. The role involves manual movement and installation of racks, equipment repairs, and work on data center infrastructure. Candidates must work 100% onsite, support non-standard shifts, and travel as operationally required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving), nice to haveOperating Systems, nice to haveComputer Hardware, nice to haveNetwork Protocols, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to havePhysical Stamina, nice to haveComponent-Level Repairs, requiredTechnical Equipment Troubleshooting, requiredNetworking Protocols, requiredNon-Standard Hours, requiredTravel, requiredGoogle IT Support Certificate, nice to haveTeam Collaboration, nice to haveAdaptability, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Practical Experience, nice to haveGoogle IT Support Professional Certificate, nice to have2 Years Troubleshooting Experience, nice to haveData Center or Network Operations Experience, nice to haveEnglish Proficiency, required

Full job description

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info_outline XThis role is not eligible for U.S. immigration sponsorship. Candidates must be able to work 100% onsite.

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.

  • Must be available to travel to support business priorities as operationally 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 team 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 - $118000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google. 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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How this job compares

Set against the 1,424 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$86–118K/yr
  • US median$80–118K/yr171 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 3% above the US median midpoint ($99K) — in the middle half of Data Center Technician salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 175 open Data Center Technician jobs in Virginia and 1,424 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Data Center Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,028 postings).
Education
127 of the 1,424 open Data Center Technician jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Data Center Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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