Data Center Technician III, Networking Operations

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

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware such as servers and components, and to configure networks, routers and switches. You will participate in small projects and develop contingency plans as needed, with a focus on cutting-edge infrastructure.

The role involves manual handling of racks and potentially demanding physical work, while contributing to Google's scale and reliability across data centers and core AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or similar roles.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) and physically handle long shifts.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure.
• Maintain security and integrity of data per Google security standards.
• Disassemble equipment at end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Component-level repairs

Troubleshooting hardware/OS

Networking protocols

Non-standard hours

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

4 years of experience in server maintenance

Tools

Linux operating systems

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 team 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
Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• 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) managed 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, independently.