Network Operations Engineer, Sovereign Operations

Google Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Network Operations Engineer in London. You will manage and design secure cloud networking solutions, assist with operations, and ensure the reliability of private network services. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and have experience with IP networking and cloud technologies. This role may require UK security clearance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with IP Networking or similar technologies.
• Eligibility for UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.
• Experience with secure network design.

Responsibilities

• Engage and improve private/secure networks life-cycle.
• Assist teams in software automation within networks.
• Provide technical support in customer environments.

Skills

IP Networking

Network Protocols

Border Gateway Protocol

Network Troubleshooting

Cloud Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Software Defined Networking

Job description

Network Operations Engineer, Sovereign Operations

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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Networking, Information Security, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of experience with IP Networking, Internet Service Providers, Network Protocols, Border Gateway Protocol, or Network Troubleshooting.
• Experience designing and implementing secure and resilient networks using multiple technologies.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance; British Citizenship required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with scalable cloud networking concepts (like Load Balancers, Firewalls) and web standards (like REST APIs, web security).
• Experience managing or directing field operation technicians, engineers, and extended workforces in telecommunications.
• Experience with software-defined networking, scripting, automation, network architecture, or MPLS L3 VPN.
• Strong partner management, follow-through, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and communication skills.

About the job

The UK Sovereign Operations team in Google Public Sector delivers, operates, and secures private cloud services. Our goal is to provide the flexibility, reliability, and scalability of public cloud for customers with high security requirements that can only be met in a private cloud environment. We deploy and operate these private cloud solutions for critical clients, working closely with Google product teams to enhance our technology.

As a Network Operations Engineer, you will be part of a team deploying and managing private cloud services and networks for critical UK clients. Your responsibilities include designing and maintaining reliable, resilient networks, automating changes, monitoring systems, and managing core network components. Your work involves both traditional and software-defined networking in a Kubernetes environment. You will collaborate with Infrastructure Engineering peers, troubleshoot infrastructure issues, and ensure continuous operation of services. You will also participate in an on-call rotation for incident resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire lifecycle of private/secure networks from design to deployment and operation.
• Support engineering and operations teams in building integrated, automated network solutions.
• Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and validate new network and hardware solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance for customer environments, including cross-product integration feasibility.

Google is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We strive to create an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or related conditions. See Google's EEO Policy, Know your rights, Belonging at Google, and How we hire for more information.

Proficiency in English is required for all roles to facilitate global collaboration. Google does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes.