Data Center Technician II — AI Infrastructure & Hardware Ops

Google; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site facilities

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, and maintain server hardware and related software in our cutting-edge data centers. You'll work on racks, networks, and OS issues in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, hands-on experience with servers, OS and networking, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

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 personal protective equipment (PPE) like safety harnesses in accordance with safety and ergonomic guidelines and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of Google Cloud region (e.g., cloud data center) 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

Server hardware

OS and networking

Project management

Material handling

Linux OS

Data center experience

Travel 20%

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, and maintain server hardware and related software in our cutting-edge data centers. You'll work on racks, networks, and OS issues in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, hands-on experience with servers, OS and networking, and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.