Data Center Technician, Server Operations

$66,500 - $100,000/Yr

Google - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

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About the position

The Data Center Technician role at Google involves managing and maintaining the physical infrastructure that supports Google's technology. This position is crucial for ensuring the operational efficiency of data centers, including the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hardware and server software. The technician will work with cutting-edge technology and participate in project teams to enhance data center operations.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose straightforward 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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert yourself physically over extended periods, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, holidays, and on a shift-based schedule.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of the online Google IT Support Professional Certificate program.
• 2 years of experience diagnosing and troubleshooting 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 dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k
• Paid holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development
• Employee discount programs