Data Center Technician III — Networking & Server Ops

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

Job summary

Google Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Data Center Technician III focused on Networking Server Operations. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, emphasizing networks, routers and switches.

You will participate in small project teams and help build contingency plans for installations. Ideal candidates have server hardware experience, Linux familiarity, and the ability to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and work physically over extended periods.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, nights, holidays and shift-based schedules.
• Willingness to travel to support business priorities.

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) 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, independently.

Skills

Component-level repair

OS and server hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Google Council Bluffs, IA is seeking a Data Center Technician III focused on Networking Server Operations. You will install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software, emphasizing networks, routers and switches.

You will participate in small project teams and help build contingency plans for installations. Ideal candidates have server hardware experience, Linux familiarity, and the ability to work non-standard hours and travel as needed.