Data Center Technician II (English)

Google Santiago, Chile

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Please submit your resume in English - we can only consider applications submitted in this language.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and operate data center infrastructure across projects or functions.
• Report issues and follow data center procedures to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with equipment or infrastructure. Maintain the security and integrity of data, track various forms of media to check for standard data security issues.
• Disassemble specific equipment that has reached its end‑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.
• Configure and troubleshoot Linux OS‑related issues on servers.
• Perform component‑level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (23kg) of equipment and exert physically over extended periods of time, including frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling and lifting.
• Ability to communicate in English fluently to support client relationships in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience performing component‑level repairs and troubleshooting on technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting operating systems, computer/server hardware, or networking protocols.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.
• Physical capability and language proficiency as listed.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 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.
• 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).
• Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome issues, and to adapt to changes in a dynamic work environment.

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 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.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.

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