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Network Implementation Engineer, Data Center Networking Delivery

You will execute the end-to-end deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks across global data centers and points of presence. This includes managing hardware lifecycles, troubleshooting field issues, and driving process automation to improve network reliability and efficiency.

Reston, Virginia, United StatesonsiteFULL_TIME

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About the role

What will you do at Google?

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related

technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

* 3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations

methodology.

* Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors,

or vendors in a telecommunications environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: layer 1 optical

transmissions systems, layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network

design, or operations.

* Experience creating long-haul optical designs using vendor design tools,

applying technical acumen to a given optical design, translating to bits on

the wire.

* Experience in NPI and writing test plan documents in lab or staging

environment.

* Understanding of optical design trade-offs, with the knowledge of TL1/CLI

automation.

* Ability to identify repetitive work and propose automation for workflow.

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.

In this role on the Network Delivery Implementation team, you will own the full

network lifecycle across our data centers and metro points of presence.

Operating with high autonomy, you will execute end-to-end installations,

turn-ups, and field troubleshooting, while managing the entire hardware

lifecycle from installation to decommissioning. Beyond deployment logistics, you

will accelerate business outcomes by driving process improvements and automation

to reduce cycle times, participate in functional design, and mentor junior

engineers.

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: $126000 - $180000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Build and operate Google's network reliably and at scale.

* Execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks

worldwide.

* Develop creative approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

keep operational costs low.

* Monitor the network and repair issues while anticipating needs and escalating

issues.

* Own network documentation, update and maintain network designs and plans.

Which skills does this role require?

Network EngineeringDWDMSystem DesignOptical TransmissionNetwork DesignTest PlanningCLI AutomationHardware Lifecycle ManagementField TroubleshootingData Center OperationsData CenterHardware LifecycleField Engineering

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