Data Center Operations Technician

Google Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Singapore to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and related hardware, including networking components. You will work with data center teams on projects and participate in or lead small teams during installations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on server hardware experience, Linux-based troubleshooting skills, understanding of networking concepts, and are able to work non-standard hours while performing physical tasks such as

Qualifications

• Experience assembling and repairing computer systems and component-level hardware.
• Ability to diagnose OS, server hardware, or networking protocol issues.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb and perform repeated manual tasks.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate 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. Independently execute advanced operational procedures as part of daily work activities and follow security policies and processes.
• Shift work is required to meet evolving business needs and operational schedules.
• Collaborate with the partner teams (e.g., Program Managers, Data Center Operations, and Software and Hardware Engineers) to complete tasks, and to elevate and resolve defined problems.

Skills

System assembly & repair

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking knowledge

Physical stamina

Shift work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

LPIC-1/CCNA or equivalent certifications

Tools

Linux networking tools

Job description

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Singapore to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain servers and related hardware, including networking components. You will work with data center teams on projects and participate in or lead small teams during installations.

Ideal candidates have hands-on server hardware experience, Linux-based troubleshooting skills, understanding of networking concepts, and are able to work non-standard hours while performing physical tasks such as