Senior Data Center Technician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 4 years of experience with 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 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,

night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.

* Must be available to travel to support business priorities as operationally

required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 6 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.

* Experience working within a data center or network operation center

environment.

* Experience in team and project management and leadership.

* Experience collaborating and partnering with teams.

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.

The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google

customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and

Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our

customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users

worldwide.

We're the driving channel behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering

the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing

power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable

developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping

the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the

development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking,

Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.

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

experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $122000 - $173000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinate across teams involving moderate to high complexity to manage

construction activities at facilities to support service vendors, and ensure

safety, security, and compliance. Help identify needs and coordinate the

allocation of resources for space expansion and modification design.

* Compile and analyze data to create and configure scripts and tools for data

center-related tracking and reporting, in line with project objectives, 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

identifying the 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, separately.