Global Data Center Technician - Infrastructure & Hardware

Google; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 86,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test and maintain data center hardware and server software. You will handle racks, servers, and networking components, and participate in installations across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on infrastructure work in a cutting-edge environment, with duties including moving equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring security per standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting OS/servers or networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Must work non-standard hours, including weekends, nights, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
• Must be available to travel to support business priorities as operationally required.

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.

Skills

Component repairs

OS/Server troubleshooting

Physical labor ability

Shift-work availability

Travel for priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Google IT Support Certificate

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test and maintain data center hardware and server software. You will handle racks, servers, and networking components, and participate in installations across projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on infrastructure work in a cutting-edge environment, with duties including moving equipment, troubleshooting, and ensuring security per standards.