Data Center Technician II, Server Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC in the Netherlands (Eemshaven) seeks a Data Center Technician II, Server Operations. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (servers and components) and server software (Linux clusters), and tackle networking components like routers and switches.

This hands-on role requires lifting heavy equipment, working non-standard hours, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and troubleshooting technical equipment at component level.
• Experience diagnosing OS, hardware, or networking issues.
• Ability to lift 50 lb and work physically for extended periods.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, weekends, nights, and on shift schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects.
• Troubleshoot equipment and infrastructure per data center procedures.
• Maintain data security and integrity; manage media with Google standards.
• Disassemble equipment end-of-life with team.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and servers.

Skills

Component-level repair

OS/Hardware troubleshooting

Shift-work flexibility

Heavy lifting (50 lb)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux-based troubleshooting

Systems administration

Light scripting

Job description

Data Center Technician II, Server Operations

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• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or 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:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting hardware or network related issues using Linux-based tools.
• Experience troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software.
• Experience with systems administration.
• Experience with light coding or scripting.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with people and teams to overcome issues.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the- art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll 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. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

About the job

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the- art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll 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. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Netherlands: €68000 - €69500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
  
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward 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 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, in a team setting.
  
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions and limited guidance.
  

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Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.

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