Metro Network Deployment Engineer, Google Global Networking

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Deployment, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• 2 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.
  
• Experience with Network Installation, Network Configuration, Network Infrastructure, Network Operations, Optical Engineering and Operations, IP, Project Management.
  
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain TS NV1 clearance under the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
  

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience directing field operation technicians, engineers, or vendors in a telecommunications working environment.

Experience collaborating across multiple levels and functions.

Knowledge of ISP/OSP Network Architecture, Data Center Architecture.

Ability to engage/influence tactical and strategic decision-making.

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.

Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Responsibilities

• Manage oversight and Quality Assurance (QA)of installation technicians forrack, stack and installation of networking equipment.
• Test and commission routers, optical transport equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network.
• Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
• Work with project management, network engineering, and rest of the Engineering team to identify in advance potential problems in network installations, including in the areas of facility power (AC/DC), cooling, security/access, rack layout, and fiber management.
• Own network documentation, updating, and maintaining network drawings and plans.