About This Role

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience with assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing

component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.

* Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer

hardware and server hardware.

* Experience with 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

* Experience in server hardware, maintenance/repair and

troubleshooting/diagnosing.

* knowledge in networking, including basic topology and protocol understanding.

* Ability to communicate in English fluently to engage with clients in the

region.

* Excellent level Linux skills, including installation, systems administration

and troubleshooting.

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 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 teams.

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

somewhat issues with equipment or infrastructure as they arise, and applying

the resources needed to resolve identified issues.

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

check for non-standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly

erased) managed in accordance with Google security standards.

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

replacement or maintenance, within one or more teams.

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

machines, or infrastructure based on identified issues with multiple

solutions, on their own.

About This Role