Opportunities and Contacts

Google hires the most qualified individuals from around the world. We don’t know in advance how many people we will hire locally, but we make it a priority to hire from within the community whenever possible because it‘s good for business and the right thing to do. 

Applying for a job

At this point we have nearly completed our hiring for this office. However new positions are constantly being posted as they become available. It's important to check back often for updated information. Please visit the following link to find specifics on jobs we're filling now: http://www.google.com/support/jobs/bin/static.py?page=why-lnr.html&loc_id=10635&dep_id=1173&topic=10635.

Here are examples of the jobs a data center will eventually need to succeed:

  • Data Center Facilities Manager – Responsible for facilities management of the data center. Ideal candidates will have experience managing a medium to large data center, or critical infrastructure and an undergraduate degree in an engineering field.
  • Data Center Facilities Technician – Responsible for day-to-day operating, monitoring and supporting the data center. Ideal candidates will possess an associate's degree, trade school certification, or other verifiable training in a relevant technical field. Experience as a journeyman or mechanical, HVAC or electrical expertise is sought.
  • Linux System Administrator – Responsible for configuring system and network parameters, monitoring system stability and performance and help develop tools to monitor and maintain systems. Ideal candidates will have multiple years of Linux experience, working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, knowledge of web servers, firewalls/security, NIS/NFS, DNS, MTAs and programming/scripting ability (bourne, bash, perl, python, C), and the ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
  • Data Center Technician – Responsible for the installation of servers and network gear and the general maintenance and deployment of new servers as well as the day-to-day maintenance of data center equipment. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of two years PC hardware and troubleshooting, and one or more year of Linux experience.
  • Manager/Director Server Operations – Responsible for site management of the data center as well as several teams dedicated to the continued improvement of server operations. Ideal candidates will have strong technical management experience in a technical field. A BS in an Applied Science, MS/PhD is preferred.

Due to the large number of applications we receive daily, we cannot accept resumes that are not for a specific position or location. Also, it may take us several months to follow-up with an applicant, so please be patient.

For information on contract opportunities in fields such as security, landscape and food service, please see the “Contractors and vendors” section below.

Contractors and Vendors

We seek to contract with local vendors whenever possible and will continue to post opportunities here as they arise. While all of our contracting needs are currently met, we're happy to forward any vendor inquiry to the appropriate resource for consideration. Please send all inquiries to lenoirproject@google.com for further review.

In addition, we contract with Wackenhut Corporation for security at all our facilities. Frequently, Wackenhut hires regionally for open positions. For more information, please visit the job postings on their web site at http://www.g4s.com/usw.

Educational Outreach

Google is focused not only on the operation of its data centers, but also on the communities in which we build our data centers. To fulfill our goal of hiring locally, we are working with local high schools, colleges and universities to help them develop and enhance their technology programs. In doing so, we hope to help grow the members of the community who are just entering the workforce, re-training, or progressing in their career paths. This effort is to help invigorate participation and opportunity in hi-tech, increase knowledge in the community and hopefully benefit potential employers in the area in the future.

More information on resources available in your area:

If you are an education organization and would like more information please send an email to: edu-outreach@google.com

General Inquires

For media inquires please contact press@google.com, for all other general inquiries contact lenoirproject@google.com.