Data Center Technician, Third Party Data Centers

Google; Singapore; On-site; SGD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Data Center Technician for Third Party Data Centers in Singapore. You will install, configure, test, and maintain hardware, including servers and networking components, and support data center operations.

You will collaborate with teammates to diagnose issues and ensure uptime, often performing physically demanding tasks in a fast-paced environment. The role requires experience with hardware troubleshooting, OS/server/network diagnostics, and the ability to work non-standard

Qualifications

• Experience assembling mechanical or electrical systems, or repairing components on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 23 kg (50 lb) and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, nights, holidays, and shift work.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure, following data center procedures.
• Maintain data security and integrity in line with Google standards.
• Disassemble equipment reaching end-of-life with team, replacing parts as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, and infrastructure with defined solutions.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Hardware troubleshooting

Diagnostics (OS/servers/networking)

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux/Linux certs

IT hardware tools

Job description

Data Center Technician, Third Party Data Centers

Google

Singapore

Google will be prioritizing applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require Google's sponsorship of a visa.

Early

Experience completing work as directed, and collaborating with teammates; developing knowledge of relevant concepts and processes.

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or 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.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience in Linux professional institute certificate or equivalent working with Linux (Red Hat, Slackware, Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo) or Unix (Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, BSD) or another similar operating system.
• 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 in project leadership and management.
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and apply 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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