Data Center Technician II — Hands-on Server & Network Ops

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

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team maintains the cutting-edge data center hardware powering search and AI services. As an Operations Technician, you will install, configure, test and maintain servers and components, and help configure networking devices and protocols.

The role emphasizes hands-on installation, routine maintenance, and collaboration on small projects within a fast-paced infrastructure environment. Applicants should expect physical work and non-standard hours.

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 hardware and operating systems (e.g., Linux), and 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

Mechanical/electrical assembly

Troubleshooting OS

Linux & networking

Physical lifting

Irregular hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team maintains the cutting-edge data center hardware powering search and AI services. As an Operations Technician, you will install, configure, test and maintain servers and components, and help configure networking devices and protocols.

The role emphasizes hands-on installation, routine maintenance, and collaboration on small projects within a fast-paced infrastructure environment. Applicants should expect physical work and non-standard hours.