Data Center Hardware & Networking Technician

Google; Mountain View (CA); On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain data center hardware and server software, including Linux clusters and networking components.

The role involves leading small projects, hands-on rack installation, and configuring networks. You’ll collaborate across teams in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment supporting Google Cloud and global services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
• Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
• Experience in project management and working with cross-functional stakeholders and leaderships.
• Ability to participate in material handling tasks such as lifting, carrying or moving up to 50 lbs of equipment, the required use of safety equipment such as limited weight bearing work platforms, ladders, step stools and PPE like safety harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance and support of Google Cloud region infrastructure.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolve critical or escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
• Help test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs.
• Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

OS administration

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Physical fitness

Server hardware experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Linux systems

Job description

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain data center hardware and server software, including Linux clusters and networking components.

The role involves leading small projects, hands-on rack installation, and configuring networks. You’ll collaborate across teams in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment supporting Google Cloud and global services.