IT Infrastructure Engineer (ICT Infrastructuur Specialist), Global Server Operations

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting one of the following: operating systems and computer/server hardware or networking protocols.
• Experience with performing component-level repairs on IT equipment.
• Ability to lift/move 50lb (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, holidays, and on a shift-based schedule.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with and troubleshooting hardware or network-related issues using Linux-based tools.
• Experience troubleshooting OS, network equipment, and software.
• Experience with systems administration.
• Experience with light coding or scripting.
• Ability to collaborate and partner with people and teams to overcome issues.
• Ability to manage competing and changing priorities.

What you'll be doing:

• 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.
• 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• Dismantle outdated equipment that has reached the end of its life, salvaging usable components and recycling the rest.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.

Perks and Benefits:

• Google's Hardware Operations team is responsible for the equipment behind Google's technology.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a global server operations environment.
• Be part of a team that builds and maintains the physical internet infrastructure.
• Contribute to major facility upgrades and new equipment rollouts.