Senior Data Center Technician — Hardware & Linux Ops

Google LLC; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus target 15%

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google LLC’s Hardware Operations team seeks a Data Center Technician III to install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components in Google’s data centers. You’ll engage with networks, routers, hubs, switches and related protocols, and perform rack installations and cable management as needed.

Preferred candidates have Linux experience, data center exposure, and the ability to work non-standard hours, travel when required, and lead small project initiatives in a fast‑moving

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.
• Must be able to lift 50 lb and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to work non-standard hours and travel as 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 in accordance with Google security standards.
• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached 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 repairs

OS and server hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Physical stamina (lift 50lb)

Non-standard hours availability

Travel readiness

Linux experience

Data center / NOC experience

Project management / leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Linux

Job description

Google LLC’s Hardware Operations team seeks a Data Center Technician III to install, configure, troubleshoot and maintain servers and components in Google’s data centers. You’ll engage with networks, routers, hubs, switches and related protocols, and perform rack installations and cable management as needed.

Preferred candidates have Linux experience, data center exposure, and the ability to work non-standard hours, travel when required, and lead small project initiatives in a fast‑moving