Data Center Technician Google Server Operations

Google LLC; Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in its data centers. You will handle complex components like networks, routers, hubs, and switches, and contribute to project teams on larger installations.

The role involves physical labor, on-site work in data centers, and adherence to strict security and operational procedures to support cutting-edge computing infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembling mechanical or electrical systems or repairing components.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, server hardware, and networks.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) and work physically over extended periods.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours including weekends, nights, holidays, and shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate data center infrastructure across projects or teams.
• Report issues and follow procedures to troubleshoot moderately complex equipment or infrastructure.
• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, and infrastructure with multiple solutions.
• Execute advanced operational procedures and follow security policies.
• Work in shifts to meet evolving business needs.

Skills

Server hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Diagnosing operating systems

Physically fit

Shift work

Tools

Linux operating systems

IT equipment repair

Job description

Job Description:

Minimum 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 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a related role (e.g., Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc.).
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating and partnering with teams.

About the job:

Google isnt just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Googles powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, youll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Googles Linux cluster). Youll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. Youll participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you are excited to work with infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

Were the driving force behind Googles groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Responsibilities:

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or teams (e.g. Machine Learning platforms, network architecture).
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose moderately complex issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and identify the resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, and infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions, independently.
• Execute advanced operational procedures as part of daily work activities and follow security policies and processes.
• Work in shifts is required to meet evolving business needs and operational schedules.

Requirements: