Network Implementation Engineer

Socket.dev; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Network Implementation Engineer to lead the deployment, maintenance and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers, and vendors to position your team for success.

The role aims to build the world’s most reliable, scalable network to support Google’s current and future customers and users globally, with a focus on fast, cost‑effective outcomes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or equivalent in network/telecom engineering or related field.
• 2 years in telecom with optical networks, transmission systems, L2/L3 routers, data services.
• Unix/Linux administration and scripting experience.
• Experience in IP network operations and optical networking.

Responsibilities

• Respond to network outages by diagnosing Layer 1–3 errors and performing repairs.
• Develop workflows to diagnose optical Layer 1/3 issues to completion.
• Participate in 24/7 global team shift rotations.
• Provide remote support for field operations related to repairs.
• Interface with high-level customers to communicate repair status.

Skills

Unix/Linux administration

DevOps scripting

IP/optical networking

Network operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network/Telecom Eng

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in telecommunications working with optical network infrastructure, transmission systems, layer2/3 routers, and data services.
• Experience with Unix/Linux administration with scripting/coding (DevOps)
• Experience in network operations, systematic troubleshooting in IP and optical environments with focus in DevOps.
• Experience in IP Network Operations and optical networking.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with optical network installation, maintenance, and operations for a large network service provider or large enterprise networks.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals and network routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS) and infrastructure.
• Understanding of ISP network operations or experience in enterprise/IT network infrastructure support.

About the job:

As a Network Implementation Engineer, you will be the initial point of our efforts to execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide. You will work with Technical Program Managers, Network Engineers, Design and Infrastructure Engineers, Field Engineers within Google, as well as construction and telecommunications vendors and contractors, all to position your team and organization for success.

You will facilitate faster, better, and more efficient, positive outcomes for the business and our customers. Your objective will be to build the world’s most reliable, cost-effective and scalable network to support all of our current and future customers and users globally.

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. Our metros are on the edge of our network where Google connects to its users. The Network Team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. Our team owns the full life cycle of all space, power, and network assets in all of Google’s data centers and metro points of presence globally. From the foundation, we are involved from site acquisition to construction and are accountable for what space and power is delivered. We're involved in every facet of network delivery from architecture and design to installation, configuration, activation, and commissioning.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $104000 - $148000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to network outages by providing a diagnosis of Layer 1 to Layer 3 network errors and initiate and complete network repairs.
• Use/Develop workflows and systems to diagnose optical Layer 1 and Layer 3 network issues to completion.
• Participate in 24/7 global team shift rotations.
• Provide remote support for field operations related to network repairs.
• Interface with high-level customers communicating repair status and updates as needed.