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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating

systems, and computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

* Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and ability to exert yourself

physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending,

kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.

* Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts,

holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

* Successful candidates will be required to hold and maintain Australian

Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1)

clearance under the Australian Government Protective Security Policy

Framework (PSPF).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* Certification from Linux Professional Institute.

* 2 years of experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following:

operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.

* Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT

equipment or in a similar role (e.g., systems administration, network

deployment engineer, help desk technician, etc.).

* Experience in working with Linux (e.g., Red Hat, Slackware, Fedora, SUSE,

Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo) or Unix (e.g., Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, BSD), or a

related operating system.

* Ability to travel locally up to 50% as needed, and have a valid drivers

licence.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google isn't just a software company. The Hardware Operations team is

responsible for monitoring 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 (like servers and

its components) and server software (like Google's Linux cluster). You'll also

take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers,

hubs, bridges, switches and networking protocols. You'll participate in or lead

small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency

plans. A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks, and

while it can sometimes be physically demanding, you are excited to work with

infrastructure that is at the cutting-edge of computer technology.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the

Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and

maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google

platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our

engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we

can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have

the best and fastest experience possible.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or

functions.

* Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose

issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and apply the

resources needed to resolve identified issues.

* Repair, fix, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment, servers,

machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined

solutions.

* Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear.

* Configure and troubleshoot Linux OS-related issues.

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