Data Center Technician: Hardware & Linux Specialist

Google Inc.; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team maintains the state-of-the-art infrastructure behind the company's search technology. As an Operations Technician, you will install, configure, test, and maintain hardware and its software, including routers and networking protocols.

You may lead small project teams on installations and join in hands-on tasks like rack movements. The role involves physical work and collaboration within a cutting-edge environment, with emphasis on reliability and scalability of

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with teammates and completing work as directed.
• Component-level repair and troubleshooting on IT hardware.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, hardware, or networking protocols.
• Experience with Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues.
• Maintain data security and proper data erasure in accordance with Google standards.
• Disassemble end-of-life equipment in a team setting.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and servers.

Skills

Team collaboration

Component-level repair

Troubleshooting

Linux system administration

Physical stamina

Non-standard hours

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team maintains the state-of-the-art infrastructure behind the company's search technology. As an Operations Technician, you will install, configure, test, and maintain hardware and its software, including routers and networking protocols.

You may lead small project teams on installations and join in hands-on tasks like rack movements. The role involves physical work and collaboration within a cutting-edge environment, with emphasis on reliability and scalability of