Traveling Data Center Technician

This role involves approximately 75% nationwide travel and 25% work in the home market. Seeking experienced Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale fiber infrastructure upgrade project for Google. The initiative focuses on replacing legacy coaxial cabling with fiber across multiple data center locations.

About the role

Technicians will serve as part of a specialized deployment team responsible for launching projects at new Google sites, establishing processes, procedures, and best practices during the first 6-8 weeks of each deployment. Once a project is successfully operational, the team will transition to the next location to repeat the process. During gaps between deployments, technicians will support operations within Google's data center environment in their home market.

This position is ideal for experienced data center professionals who can quickly integrate into projects and contribute from day one. As projects mature, additional entry-level cable technicians may be added to support ongoing installation work.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale fiber infrastructure upgrades by replacing legacy coaxial cabling with fiber across multiple data center locations
• Launch projects at new Google sites, establishing processes, procedures, and best practices during the first 6-8 weeks of each deployment
• Transition to new locations once projects are operational
• Support data center operations in the home market during gaps between deployments

Requirements

• Strong flexibility and willingness to travel extensively (75% nationwide travel)
• Travel assignments may last up to two weeks at a time before returning home
• All travel arrangements will be provided by the employer
• Approved out-of-pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed

Qualifications

• Intermediate Level (Level 2 Technician) experience
• Data Center Operations expertise
• Fiber and Structured Cabling experience
• Troubleshooting skills
• Cable Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrades experience

Skills

• Top Skills: Data Center Experience, Cabling Expertise, Troubleshooting

Pay

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Schedule

• Fully onsite position in Ashburn, VA
• Contract position