Data Center Operations Technician II

Google Inc.; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is looking for an Operations Technician to support its cutting-edge hardware infrastructure in Waltham Cross. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components, and help with network configurations to support Google's data center operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, cross-functional collaboration, and readiness to travel up to 20% internationally while contributing to large-scale deployments and future-ready data center projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
• Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional stakeholders and leaderships.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of Google Cloud region infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve critical or escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
• Help test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs.
• Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

OS & Networking

Project management

Safety & lifting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux

Server hardware

Job description

Google is looking for an Operations Technician to support its cutting-edge hardware infrastructure in Waltham Cross. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components, and help with network configurations to support Google's data center operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, cross-functional collaboration, and readiness to travel up to 20% internationally while contributing to large-scale deployments and future-ready data center projects.