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Network Engineer, Google Enterprise Network

Develop and optimize solutions for Google's Enterprise network through feature qualification, validation, and automation. Ensure network dependability and reliability by coordinating technical projects and collaborating with peer engineers.

Austin, Texas, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Google?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or

equivalent practical experience.

* 6 years of experience with network routing protocols, design and

troubleshooting, with network equipment providers.

* Experience in one or more programming languages such as C++, Go, or Python.

* Experience with network technologies or protocols, including VXLAN, BGP EVPN,

802.1x, LACP, encryption, key management, micro-segmentation, or ACLs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Expert level certifications or equivalent level experience (e.g.,

CCIE/CCDE/JNCIE).

* Experience with working in a multi-vendor environment.

* Proven experience with large enterprise Office network design and operations

in a global environment.

* Expert in designing, analyzing and troubleshooting distributed systems.

* Intermediate to Expert level knowledge with Linux.

* Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with strong communication skills

and a sense of ownership and drive.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Google is proud to boast a network that provides service to millions of Internet

users around the world. The Network Engineering team is responsible for

operating that network reliably and at scale. As a member of the team, you have

a direct impact on design and feature enhancements to keep our systems running

smoothly. You also ensure that network operations are safe and efficient by

monitoring network performance, coordinating planned maintenance, adjusting

hardware components and responding to network connectivity issues. Google's

complex network generates a constant stream of challenges which require you to

continually be innovative with an evolving set of technologies. Keeping the

network reliable ensures that our users stay connected with our suite of

applications, products and services. 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: $150000 - $218000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

[https://www.google.com/about/careers/applications/benefits/].

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Drive the development of solutions for Google's Enterprise network, executing

new features qualification and validation through network development,

deployment, operation, and optimization.

* Scale systems sustainably through tools and automation, and evolve systems by

driving change that improves reliability and velocity.

* Deliver network dependability and network reliability by providing secure and

reliable network services to the Google Enterprise Network team’s customers.

* Coordinate and take lead of assigned projects in all technical and

communication aspects.

* Collaborate with peer engineers towards achieving common goals in assigned

projects.

Which skills does this role require?

Network Routing ProtocolsC++GoPythonVXLANBGP EVPN802.1xLACPEncryptionKey ManagementMicro-segmentationACLsNetwork TroubleshootingAutomationNetwork SecurityEnterprise NetworkRouting Protocols

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