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.

* Advanced networking knowledge, including basic topology and protocol

understanding.

* Advanced level Linux skills, including installation, systems administration

and troubleshooting.

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

region.

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 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