Senior Data Center Technician, Third Party Data Centers

Senior Data Center Technician, Third Party Data Centers Overview

This role sits within Google’s Hardware Operations and AI and Infrastructure organizations, supporting the physical systems that power Google’s products and services at global scale. The position focuses on third-party data centers and involves hands-on work with servers, infrastructure, and related hardware in a fast-moving environment where reliability, security, and operational discipline are essential.

What you will do

• Roll out and operate new data center infrastructure in partnership with other teams.
• Watch for equipment or infrastructure problems, document issues, and use established procedures to investigate, diagnose, and resolve them with the right support and resources.
• Protect data security and integrity by tracking media and checking for unusual security concerns, including situations where data may not have been erased properly, while following Google’s security standards.
• Break down equipment that has reached end of life, including work involving part replacement or maintenance, across one or more teams.
• Carry out repairs, corrective actions, and preventive maintenance on equipment, servers, machines, and infrastructure, selecting from multiple possible solutions when needed.
• Install, set up, test, troubleshoot, and maintain hardware and server software, including servers, components, and Google’s Linux cluster environment.
• Handle more complex infrastructure elements such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols.
• Contribute to or lead small project teams during larger installations and help create contingency plans for those projects.
• Perform physical tasks such as moving racks and installing them as part of routine operations.

What the team does

The Hardware Operations team is responsible for the physical infrastructure behind Google’s search technology and other large-scale services. The broader AI and Infrastructure organization works on systems that support Google users, Google Cloud customers, and Googlers around the world. The team’s work spans software and hardware, including AI infrastructure, global networking, data center operations, systems research, and related hyperscale computing efforts.

What you need

• Hands-on experience with mechanical or electrical assembly, or with component-level repair and troubleshooting of technical equipment.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving issues with operating systems, computer hardware, and server hardware.
• Working knowledge of networking protocols.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 lb (23 kg).
• Physical capability to work for extended periods while bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting frequently.
• Availability to work outside normal hours, including weekends, nights, holidays, and shift-based schedules.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 4 years spent maintaining and monitoring server systems.
• Experience repairing and troubleshooting IT equipment at the component level, or experience in a similar technical support or infrastructure role such as systems administration, network deployment engineering, or help desk work.
• Background working in a data center or network operations center.
• Experience using Linux.
• Experience managing projects, taking leadership responsibility, and working effectively across teams.
• English fluency is required unless the posting explicitly states otherwise.

Additional information

This is an early-career level role, meaning the work is expected to be done with direction and in collaboration with teammates while building knowledge of relevant concepts and processes. The role is based in London, UK, and the schedule is shift-based with non-standard hours as needed. The job can be physically demanding because it includes manual handling and rack installation.

Google states that it is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and that it is committed to building a workforce that reflects the users it serves. The company also notes that applicants who need an accommodation during the hiring process can use the accommodations form provided on the careers site.

Google also says that it does not accept agency resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes. Information submitted through a Google Careers profile or job application is covered by Google’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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