Data Center Technician II: Global Server Operations

Google; Skien; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is hiring an Operations Technician to support hardware and server software in its data center infrastructure. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, including complex networking components, with opportunities to lead small projects and develop contingency plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, collaboration across teams, and adapting to dynamic environments while supporting cutting-edge compute infrastructure for Google Cloud services.

Qualifications

• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of: operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert physically over extended periods, including bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g., systems administration, network deployment engineer, help desk technician, etc.).
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 media to check for standard data security issues per Google standards.
• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached 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.

Skills

Component repairs

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Lifting 23 kg

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

IT equipment repair experience

Data center / NOC experience

Job description

Google is hiring an Operations Technician to support hardware and server software in its data center infrastructure. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, including complex networking components, with opportunities to lead small projects and develop contingency plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware work, collaboration across teams, and adapting to dynamic environments while supporting cutting-edge compute infrastructure for Google Cloud services.