Data Center Technician III — Hands-on Infra Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components. You will handle network components, racks and related infrastructure while leading small project efforts where needed.

The role emphasizes physical deployment in state-of-the-art data centers, with non-standard hours and potential for equity and benefits in Finland. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 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 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 and holidays.

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 not 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, independently.

Skills

Server hardware

Linux OS

Networking protocols

Troubleshooting

Physical forklift/lar lifting

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google LLC's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components. You will handle network components, racks and related infrastructure while leading small project efforts where needed.

The role emphasizes physical deployment in state-of-the-art data centers, with non-standard hours and potential for equity and benefits in Finland. Strong collaboration and problem-solving are essential.