Data Center Hardware & Server Ops Technician

Google LLC; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google LLC is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in a cutting-edge data center environment. You will handle network components, racks, and complex equipment, contributing to scalable, reliable infrastructure for Google services.

The role emphasizes hands-on repair, proactive maintenance, and collaboration with teams to meet business priorities, with a focus on safety, security, and high-performance operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• 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.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating and partnering with teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose somewhat complex 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 non-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, within one or more teams.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

OS & hardware diagnostics

Networking protocols

Physical fitness

Shift work flexibility

Travel readiness

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Linux

Job description

Google LLC is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in a cutting-edge data center environment. You will handle network components, racks, and complex equipment, contributing to scalable, reliable infrastructure for Google services.

The role emphasizes hands-on repair, proactive maintenance, and collaboration with teams to meet business priorities, with a focus on safety, security, and high-performance operations