Asset Management/Data Center Technician

Experience with performing component-level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment. Experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer hardware and server hardware. Experience with networking protocols. Experience with Linux system administration. Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience. ~4 years of experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems. ~ Systems Administration, Network Deployment Engineer, Help Desk Technician, etc.). ~ Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment. ~ Experience in project management and leadership, and collaborating and partnering with teams. 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. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements will make you ineligible for the position, which may result in the frustration of your employment and action up to and including termination. 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. Failure to obtain or maintain the appropriate clearance and/or customer screening requirements will make you ineligible for the position, which may result in the frustration of your employment and action up to and including termination. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our software developers, developers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Canada: $100000
- $102000 (CAD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits Deploy and operate new data center infrastructure across teams. Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose somewhat complex 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 non-standard data security issues (e.g., data was not properly erased) handled in accordance with Google security standards. Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end-of-life via part replacement or maintenance, within one or more teams. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facil