Senior Data Center Technician — Hardware & Network Ops

Google Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google Amarillo, TX is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test and maintain hardware servers and networking components in a high-density data center environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on installation, proactive troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be capable of lifting heavy equipment, working non-standard hours, and following strict security and data integrity protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role.
• Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating with teams.
• Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

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.
• Maintain the security and integrity of data, track media to check for non-standard data security issues per Google standards.
• Disassemble equipment at end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance within teams.
• Repair and preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, or infrastructure independently.

Skills

Hardware maintenance

OS troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

4 years server maintenance experience

Tools

Linux

Job description

Google Amarillo, TX is seeking an Operations Technician to install, configure, test and maintain hardware servers and networking components in a high-density data center environment.

This role emphasizes hands-on installation, proactive troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be capable of lifting heavy equipment, working non-standard hours, and following strict security and data integrity protocols.