Senior Onsite Data Center Technician

Google LLC; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team monitors the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology.

As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (servers and components) and server software (Google's Linux cluster). You'll also work on configuring complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, switches and networking protocols.

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 as required and physical exertion over extended periods.
• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, nights and holidays.
• Must be available to travel to support business priorities as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate across teams involving moderate to high complexity to manage construction activities at facilities to support service vendors, ensuring safety, security, and compliance.
• Compile and analyze data to create and configure scripts and tools for data center-related tracking and reporting, with some guidance.
• Provide expertise and mentorship to deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose moderately complex issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and identify resources needed to resolve identified issues.
• Own the repair, fix, and performance of preventative maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with limited precedent.

Skills

Diagnose OS

Hardware troubleshooting

Networking protocols

Heavy lifting

Shift work

Travel availability

Job description

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team monitors the state-of-the-art physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology.

As an Operations Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (servers and components) and server software (Google's Linux cluster). You'll also work on configuring complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, switches and networking protocols.