Senior Data Center Technician - Onsite Infra Expert

Google LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

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Job summary

Google LLC's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software in a data center environment. You will work with racks, networks, and complex components, sometimes leading small project teams.

The role requires capable handling of physical tasks, lifting up to 50 lb, and flexibility for non-standard hours and travel as needed. This position is based on-site in Sterling, VA, with multiple approved locations.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Experience with networking protocols.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and perform physical tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, nights, holidays, and shift-based schedules.
• Willingness to travel to support business priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across teams to manage construction activities at facilities and allocate resources for space expansion and modification design.
• Compile and analyze data to create scripts and tools for data center tracking and reporting.
• Provide expertise to deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose moderately complex issues with equipment or infrastructure and identify resources needed to resolve them.
• Own the repair, fix, and preventative maintenance on equipment and infrastructure.

Skills

Troubleshooting hardware

Networking protocols

Server hardware maintenance

Team leadership

Project coordination

Tools

Linux cluster

Job description

Google LLC's Hardware Operations team seeks an Operations Technician to install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software in a data center environment. You will work with racks, networks, and complex components, sometimes leading small project teams.

The role requires capable handling of physical tasks, lifting up to 50 lb, and flexibility for non-standard hours and travel as needed. This position is based on-site in Sterling, VA, with multiple approved locations.