Data Center Infrastructure Engineer (Hardware & Network)

Google; Farciennes; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus target 15%

Benefits

Job summary

Google Belgium is seeking a Hardware Operations Engineer to keep data center hardware and networks running smoothly. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot physical servers, switches, and cabling across our facilities, and lead technical upgrades. The role requires endurance for shift work, on-call duties, and occasional travel between sites.

Salary is €68,000–€70,000 per year with a 15% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits; compensation reflects experience and training.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience assembling mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move up to 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, night shifts and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and deploy the physical infrastructure behind Google's search technology, advanced data center servers, and network infrastructure.
• Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center servers and network infrastructure.
• Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear. Diagnose and repair broken equipment, including servers, networking, and storage devices.
• Support conditions for the servers to ensure optimal functionality and connectivity, and oversee maintenance of critical systems.
• Be available and capable of participating in primary/secondary on-call for the sites and to work on 24/7 shifts if needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Networking knowledge

Physical stamina

Shift work flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years of experience maintenance and monitoring of server systems

Experience in data center / NOC environment

Linux operating systems

Tools

Linux OS

Server diagnostics tools

Job description

Google Belgium is seeking a Hardware Operations Engineer to keep data center hardware and networks running smoothly. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot physical servers, switches, and cabling across our facilities, and lead technical upgrades. The role requires endurance for shift work, on-call duties, and occasional travel between sites.

Salary is €68,000–€70,000 per year with a 15% bonus target, equity, and comprehensive benefits; compensation reflects experience and training.