Data Center Technician: Hardware & Infra Ops

Google; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain data center hardware and server software. You will handle racks, components, and networking devices, and participate in or lead small projects with contingency planning.

The role demands physical work and collaboration across teams in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment. The AI and Infrastructure teams support Google’s scale, reliability, and velocity.

Qualifications

• Experience with 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.
• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

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 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.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

OS/Server troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain data center hardware and server software. You will handle racks, components, and networking devices, and participate in or lead small projects with contingency planning.

The role demands physical work and collaboration across teams in a cutting-edge infrastructure environment. The AI and Infrastructure teams support Google’s scale, reliability, and velocity.