Data Center IT Operations Technician - Saint-Ghislain
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This position is based in Saint-Ghislain, Belgium.
The area: Hardware Operations
Google's Hardware Operations team consists of diverse, upbeat, creative, team-oriented engineers and managers who design and operate some of the most sophisticated systems in the world. This fast-growing group develops, builds and supports the physical infrastructure behind Google's products.
The role: Data Center IT Operations Technician
You will be working as part of a technical team supporting IT infrastructure and systems (Networks, Server Hardware and Linux OS) in one of Google's largest Data Center operations outside the US.
The role offers opportunities for you to develop your career in Linux Systems Administration, Network Engineering, Project or Team Management.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the team in the deployment and support of new data center infrastructure as our Linux cluster grows
- Help test and troubleshoot new server hardware components and designs
- Install and maintain switches, routers, and other networking gear
- Fix broken servers (replace hard drives, replace bad sticks of RAM, etc.)
- Configure and troubleshoot Linux OS related issues on our servers
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent. IT related qualification preferred
- Solid commercial experience working with Linux (Red Hat, Slackware, Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu, Debian, Gentoo) or Unix (Solaris, AIX, HP-UX, BSD) with Python, SQL and/or shell scripting knowledge
- Significant experience working with PC and server hardware, rack and stack installations
- Hands-on experience with fiber optical networks (including cable dressing and management)
- High level of English fluency
- Valid EU Work Authorisation
- This position requires shift work that may include after hours, weekends and holidays.