Senior Data Center Technician - Hardware & Networking

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

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Job summary

Google LLC is hiring for an Operations Technician to help install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software in our data centers. The role involves assembling and configuring servers, routers, switches, and related networking components as part of larger installations.

You will collaborate on project teams and develop contingency plans for installations. The position emphasizes hands-on infrastructure work and collaboration with teams across Google’s AI and

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and troubleshooting technical equipment at component level.
• Experience diagnosing operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift 23 kg and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to work non-standard hours including weekends and night shifts.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• Experience with IT equipment in data centers or similar environments.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in project management and leadership.

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, independently.

Skills

Component repairs and troubleshooting

System and server troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Physical work readiness

Non-standard hours availability

IT equipment repairs

Data center operations

Linux operating systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux

Job description

Google LLC is hiring for an Operations Technician to help install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software in our data centers. The role involves assembling and configuring servers, routers, switches, and related networking components as part of larger installations.

You will collaborate on project teams and develop contingency plans for installations. The position emphasizes hands-on infrastructure work and collaboration with teams across Google’s AI and