About This Role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating

systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.

* Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.

* 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.

* Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends,

holidays and on shift-based schedule.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Certification in online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.

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

operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.

* Experience working within a data center or network operation center

environment.

* Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome issues.

* Ability to adapt to changes in a work environment.

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.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training.

Netherlands: €68000 - €69500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

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.

* Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to

check for standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly erased)

handled in accordance with Google security standards.

* Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life via part

replacement or maintenance, in a team setting.

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

machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with defined solutions

and limited guidance.

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