Data Center Technician 2

• Unpack, rack, wire, and bring new physical hardware, servers, and network equipment online.
• Diagnose hardware issues as they happen by following clear procedures to figure out what’s broken and get the equipment back up and running.
• Safely manage sensitive storage hardware; track, securely erase, old hardware in accordance with security standards to ensure data is not at risk.
  
• Dismantle outdated equipment that has reached the end of its life, salvaging usable components and recycling the rest.
• Perform routine checks and physical maintenance on servers, networking equipment, and infrastructure to prevent problems before they start.

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.
• Must have the 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.
• 2 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.

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.

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 team 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.

Belgium: €68000 - €69500 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

• 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.
• Must have the ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.