Data Center Technician II

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Houston to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain data center hardware and server software. You'll work on racks and networks, and lead smaller projects as needed in a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on hardware, server software, and networking components, with collaboration across teams to ensure system reliability and security at scale.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, weekends, nights, holidays, and shift-based schedules.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure using standard procedures.
• Maintain data security and integrity, monitor media for proper erasure and security compliance.
• Disassemble end-of-life equipment in a team setting for replacement.
• Repair, maintain, and perform preventive maintenance on servers, machines, or infrastructure.

Skills

Component-level repairs

Troubleshooting OS / hardware / nets

Physical stamina lifting 50lb

Non-standard hours availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

2 years troubleshooting IT hardware/OS/networks

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience with performing 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• 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.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

About the job:

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology. As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (like servers and its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you are excited to work with infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.

We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $86000 - $118000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

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.