Data Center Technician II: Onsite Hardware & Networking Repair

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

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Job summary

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in a 100% onsite capacity in Texas. You will work on racks, networks, and complex components with opportunities to lead small projects.

The role involves moving equipment, collaborating across teams, and contributing to cutting-edge data center infrastructure while adhering to security standards and shift-based schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience with component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Able to lift/move 50lb (23kg) and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Available for non-standard hours, weekends, nights and shift-based work.
• Willing to travel to support business priorities as needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Component-level repairs

OS/server hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols troubleshooting

Physical lifting ability 50lb

Ability to work non-standard hours

Travel to support business priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Google IT Support Professional Certificate

Job description

Google’s Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in a 100% onsite capacity in Texas. You will work on racks, networks, and complex components with opportunities to lead small projects.

The role involves moving equipment, collaborating across teams, and contributing to cutting-edge data center infrastructure while adhering to security standards and shift-based schedules.