Data Center Technician II
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Job Description
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 be a key player in keeping this infrastructure running smoothly. You’ll:
• Install, configure, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware: This includes servers and their components, as well as server software like Google’s Linux cluster.
• Configure complex components: You’ll work with networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols.
• Collaborate on larger installations: You’ll participate in or lead small project teams, developing contingency plans to ensure seamless operations.
A typical day involves manual movement and installation of racks. While it can be physically demanding, you’ll be working with cutting-edge computer technology, which is sure to be exciting.
This role encompasses a wide range of duties, from physical deployment of data center technology to close collaboration with various stakeholders. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring that Google’s goals, missions, and projects are delivered in our global data centers.
Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team. We are the engineers’ engineers, passionate about building and maintaining Google’s data centers and platforms, ensuring our users have the best and fastest online experience possible.
