Onsite Data Center Technician III: Hardware & Network Expert

Google; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Texas to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software for cutting-edge infrastructure. The role focuses on physical deployment, component repairs, and network component setup, with emphasis on working onsite across multiple TX locations including Lancaster, Red Oak and Austin.

The position requires lifting and travel, non-standard hours, and collaboration with teams to ensure secure, reliable data center

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.
• Must be available to travel to support business priorities as operationally required.

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.

Skills

Hardware troubleshooting

OS troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Lifting 50lb

Non-standard hours

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

IT equipment maintenance

Linux

Job description

Google is seeking an Operations Technician in Texas to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware and server software for cutting-edge infrastructure. The role focuses on physical deployment, component repairs, and network component setup, with emphasis on working onsite across multiple TX locations including Lancaster, Red Oak and Austin.

The position requires lifting and travel, non-standard hours, and collaboration with teams to ensure secure, reliable data center