Minimum qualifications:
- Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware.
- Experience with the assembly of mechanical or electrical systems, or performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
- Experience with networking protocols.
- Ability to lift/move up to 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.
- 4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on IT equipment or in a similar role (e.g., Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc.).
About the job
Google isn't just a software company, we build the physical internet. The Hardware Operations team is the boots-on-the-ground crew responsible for the equipment behind Google's technology.
As an Engineer on our team, you will keep the hardware and networks physically connected and running smoothly in our data centers. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot physical servers, network switches, and cabling. When something breaks, you will be the one diagnosing the hardware issue and making the repair. You will also lead projects during major facility upgrades and new equipment rollouts.
A normal day involves using tools, manually moving server racks, and navigating an industrial environment. You don't need to know our specific software to succeed here. You will have a foundation in skilled trades, equipment maintenance, or IT support, and will be taking things apart to check how they work.
Find out more about working at Google Data Centers.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, maintain, and deploy the physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search technology, advanced data center servers, and network infrastructure.
- Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center servers and network infrastructure.
- Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear. Diagnose and repair broken equipment, including servers, networking, and storage devices.
- Support conditions for the servers to ensure optimal functionality and connectivity, and oversee maintenance of critical systems.
- Be available and capable of participating in primary/secondary on-call for the sites and to work on 24/7 shifts if needed.
Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center servers and network infrastructure.Contribute to efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of current and new data center servers and network infrastructure.Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear. Diagnose and repair broken equipment, including servers, networking, and storage devices.Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear. Diagnose and repair broken equipment, including servers, networking, and storage devices.Support conditions for the servers to ensure optimal functionality and connectivity, and oversee maintenance of critical systems.Support conditions for the servers to ensure optimal functionality and connectivity, and oversee maintenance of critical systems.Be available and capable of participating in primary/secondary on-call for the sites and to work on 24/7 shifts if needed.Be available and capable of participating in primary/secondary on-call for the sites and to work on 24/7 shifts if needed.Be available and capable of participating in primary/secondary on-call for the sites and to work on 24/7 shifts if needed.
