Data Center Technician: Hardware & Networking Ops

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

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Bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Haskell, TX to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including complex networking components. You will participate in small project teams and handle rack installation and physical deployment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and flexibility for non-standard hours. English proficiency and compliance with security standards apply; onboarding includes benefits and equity discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Completion of the Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Experience with component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g. Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician).
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

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 repairs

Troubleshooting

Operating systems

Server hardware

Networking protocols

Physical stamina

Shift work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Job description

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Haskell, TX to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, including complex networking components. You will participate in small project teams and handle rack installation and physical deployment.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and flexibility for non-standard hours. English proficiency and compliance with security standards apply; onboarding includes benefits and equity discussions.