Data Center Technician II: AI Infra & Networking

Google; Hamina; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team maintains our cutting-edge data centers, installing and testing servers, configuring networks, and ensuring the reliability of our Linux-based infrastructure.

As an Operations Technician, you will perform hardware assembly, troubleshoot systems, move equipment, and participate in projects across data centers, with a focus on uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with 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.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose somewhat complex 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 non-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, within one or more teams.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions, separately.

Skills

System assembly/repair

OS and hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Heavy lifting

Shift work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux OS

Data center equipment

Job description

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team maintains our cutting-edge data centers, installing and testing servers, configuring networks, and ensuring the reliability of our Linux-based infrastructure.

As an Operations Technician, you will perform hardware assembly, troubleshoot systems, move equipment, and participate in projects across data centers, with a focus on uptime and safety.