Data Center Technician III, Networking Infrastructure

Google; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Bonus target

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software in our data centers. You will work with racks, networks, routers and switches, contributing to cutting-edge infrastructure and AI delivery. The role emphasizes hands-on hardware tasks and collaboration across teams.

US: $105000 - $145000 (USD) plus 15% bonus target, equity and benefits. Physical work is expected, with non-standard hours required as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with repairing and troubleshooting equipment.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and servers.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lb and perform demanding physical tasks.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose complex equipment or infrastructure problems.
• Maintain data security and integrity, track media and ensure proper data erasure per Google standards.
• Disassemble equipment at end-of-life and perform part replacement or maintenance as needed.
• Repair, perform preventative maintenance, and diagnose issues across servers and infrastructure.

Skills

Component repair

System troubleshooting

Networking knowledge

Shift work

Physical endurance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with 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.
• 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• 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.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating and partnering with teams.

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: $105000 - $145000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Responsibilities

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• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose somewhat complex 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 non-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, within one or more teams.
• Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple solutions.

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