Data Center Technician

1 day ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Google Full time

Minimum qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with operating systems and networking protocols.
- Experience with computer hardware and server hardware or troubleshooting/diagnosing.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time internationally.

Preferred qualifications:

- Experience with Linux operating systems.
- Experience in project management and leadership.
- Experience in maintenance and monitoring of server systems.
- Experience working within a data center or network operation center environment.
- Ability to collaborate and partner with teams to overcome challenges.

**About the job**:

- The Hardware Operations team is responsible for monitoring high
quality physical infrastructure behind Google's powerful search
technology.

As a Data Center Technician, you'll install, configure, test, troubleshoot and maintain hardware (e.g., servers and its components) and server software (e.g., Google's Linux cluster). You'll take on the configuration of more complex components such as networks, routers, hubs, bridges, switches, and networking protocols. You'll also participate in or lead small project teams on larger installations and develop project contingency plans. In addition, you will be involved in the manual movement and installation of racks.

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 engineers' engineers 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.

**Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of data center infrastructure.
- Lead troubleshooting and resolve critical or escalated technical issues regarding affected equipment.
- Help test and troubleshoot server hardware components and designs.
- Configure and troubleshoot OS-related issues on server.

Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.


  • Data Center Technician

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Infotree Global Solutions Full time

    Join our client's dynamic team as we seek a skilled Data Center Technician to support server infrastructure and data center operations. If you possess strong technical acumen, excellent communication skills, and a passion for driving results, we want you on our team. As a mentor and leader, you'll contribute to the knowledge base while tackling exciting...

  • Data Center Technician

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

    As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

    **Business Function Overview**: In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day and we need you as a **Datacenter Technician** (DCT). Microsoft’s Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) is the engine that powers our cloud services. As a CO+I...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa GP Consult Full time

    Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs - Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable) Data Center Technician - Temp contract **Responsibilities**: - Partner and lead efforts/projects in the deployment, maintenance, and support of data center infrastructure. - Test and troubleshoot server and network hardware components/designs. - Lead complex...

  • Data Center Technician

    2 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa RM Staffing B.V. Full time

    Reboot Monkey is a global leader in IT solutions, specializing in data center management that simplifies your IT operations. We provide hosting space, future-proof upgrades, and 24/7 support through our smart or remote hands, ensuring seamless, secure, and sustainable service. Our fully remote, round-the-clock management frees businesses from supervision...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

    As a Microsoft Data Center Technician (DCT), you will stage, set up and perform hardware deployments. In addition, you will also perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on equipment, as well as perform hardware decommissions for simple changes and refreshes following Standard Operating Procedures. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your understanding...

  • Data Center Technician

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Infotree Global Solutions Full time

    As a Data Center Site Lead, you will collaborate closely with the Site Services Manager to inspire and guide a team of talented technicians. You will play a crucial role in optimizing workflows, triaging anomalies, and scaling operations within cutting-edge data center campus. Your technical expertise, coupled with your exceptional attention to detail and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Tek Infotree Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Position: Lead Data Center Technician** **Location: Johannesburg, South Africa** **Salary budget per month: 47,500 South Africa Rand** **Remarks: Has Data Centre experience 5 years and above** **Employment type: Long term contract 12 months (renewal basis)** **About the Company**: The company believe in the power of people, and we’ve built our...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Tek Infotree Sdn Bhd Full time

    **Position: Lead Data Center Technician** **Location: Johannesburg, South Africa** **Salary budget per month: 47,500 South Africa Rand** **Remarks: Has Data Centre experience 5 years and above** **Employment type: Long term contract 12 months (renewal basis)** **About the Company**: The company believe in the power of people, and we’ve built our...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Infotree Global Solutions Full time

    As a Data Center Technician, you will be responsible for performing various tasks, including hardware setup, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and decommissioning. You will follow standard procedures and protocols to ensure the smooth functioning of data center operations. Additionally, you will contribute to documentation efforts, share knowledge, and actively...

  • Data Center Architect

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa BASHR Consulting Full time

    **Job Details**: **Department** **other** **Minimum experience** **Mid-Senior** **Company primary industry** **Information Technology and Services** **Job functional area** **Information Technology** **Salary** **R900 000 - R1 100 000 per annum** Job Title: Data Center Architect Job Purpose: The Data Center Architect is responsible for designing,...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Equinix Full time

    **Who are we?** Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, operating over 250 data centers across the globe. Digital leaders harness Equinix's trusted platform to bring together and interconnect foundational infrastructure at software speed. Equinix enables organizations to access all the right places, partners and possibilities to scale...

  • Data Center: Inventory

    7 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

    As a Microsoft Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician (DIAT), you will perform cycle audits, execute incoming/outgoing deliveries, coordinate security escorts for third-party vendors, and document inbound and outbound deliveries. This opportunity will allow you to deepen your knowledge of inventory management principles, warranty process management, data...

  • Data Center Manager

    5 days ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa eSoft Development and Technologies Full time

    Supervising maintenance, installation, and updates of data center systems, for both physical and software - Establishing the rules related to data accessibility and distribution - Establishing the parameters for data entry or storage of customers’ data - Ensuring the safety and protection of customers’ data - Managing the storage and distribution of...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Dimension Data Full time

    The resource is needed to draft and finalise the Date Centre specification and to formulate the build packages for the Data Centre rebuild/refurbishment. **Requirements - Develops data center design models and designs for companies. - Develops power analysis, capacity calculation, and storage analysis models. - Designs new data center racks, servers, and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Vantage Data Centers Full time

    About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and...

  • Workforce Management

    5 months ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa Advanced Call Center Technologies, LLC Full time

    Advanced Call Center Technologies is seeking Workforce Production Scheduler to join our team. We offer a fast track to advancement. Do you love helping others, are you looking for more than just a job, how about a long term career? Position Summary Workforce Production Scheduler has the primary responsibility of managing forecast and schedules for assigned...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa People Source Full time

    People Source is currently seeking a skilled Electrical Infrastructure Specialist to lead the electrical component of our new data center construction projects in Manila.OverviewWe are looking for a highly experienced professional with a strong background in electrical engineering and project management to join our team. As an Electrical Lead, you will be...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Vantage Data Centers Full time

    À PROPOS DE VANTAGE DATA CENTERS Vantage s’engage à être un lieu de travail d’inclusion, d’équité, de respect et d’acceptation. Nous célébrons la diversité et cherchons intentionnellement des occasions d’apprendre des expériences de chacun. Vantage Data Centers alimente, refroidit, protège et connecte la technologie des plus grands...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Microsoft Full time

    As a Microsoft Data Center Project Manager (DCPM), you will perform trouble shooting for service incidents, manage assigned projects to meet service delivery objectives as well escalate to appropriate stakeholders to remove obstacles. You will also follow safety policies and procedures and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of incidents. This job will...