Senior Data Center Technician - Hardware & Infra Ops

Socket.dev; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components in cutting-edge data centers. You'll work with servers, networking gear, and data-center equipment, contributing to scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams on complex installations, leading small projects, and performing routine preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and troubleshoot operating systems, computer and server hardware.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Perform component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Availability for non-standard hours, weekends, and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-team construction activities at facilities to support vendors; ensure safety and compliance.
• Analyze data to create scripts and tools for data center tracking and reporting.
• Mentor teams to deploy and operate new data center infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues following data center procedures and allocate resources.
• Own preventive maintenance on equipment and servers, acting independently.

Skills

OS troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Hardware repair

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Non-standard hours

Team collaboration

Leadership / PM

Job description

Google's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components in cutting-edge data centers. You'll work with servers, networking gear, and data-center equipment, contributing to scalable infrastructure.

Responsibilities include coordinating across teams on complex installations, leading small projects, and performing routine preventative maintenance.