Network Operations Engineer, GEN Operations

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.

In this role, you will operate Google Enterprise Network within Service Level Objective (SLO) to provide a reliable, secure and consistent networking experience to Googlers through effective monitoring, faster service restoration, efficient tools and processes.
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.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Ireland: €100000 - €103000 (EUR) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

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Serve as a subject matter expert in multiple network domains (e.g., Routing, Switching, Wireless, Firewalls, SD-WAN, Network Automation).

Manage the network escalations and provide technical leadership during critical service-impacting events, working closely with the Network Operations Center (NOC).

Lead initiatives to meet and exceed Service Level Objectives (SLOs), aiming for a 99.95% network availability target globally.

Oversee the operational aspects of New Product Introductions (NPIs), including designs like NextGEN WAN and Office, involving testing, defining operational requirements, developing support models, and creating documentation.

Develop scripts and tools (often using Python or Go) to automate network diagnostics, configuration, and monitoring tasks.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3 years of experience with MPLS VPN, Firewalls, Data center Networking, and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN).

Experience with core networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), and LAN switching.

Experience coding in Python or Go to develop automation solutions for network monitoring and management.

Preferred qualifications:

Certifications: Professional or expert-level industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIE, or Google's Professional Cloud Network Engineer certification.

Familiarity with Data Center Architecture, Wide Area Network (WAN) design, and Wireless Communications.

A solid understanding of Linux/Unix fundamentals, including system resource monitoring and shell scripting.

Ability to perform network troubleshooting and participate in global on-call rotations to maintain service level objectives (SLOs).

Demonstrated ability to manage projects with some complexity, contribute to technical documentation, and mentor junior team members.

Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

3 years of experience with MPLS VPN, Firewalls, Data center Networking, and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN).

Experience with core networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), and LAN switching.

Experience coding in Python or Go to develop automation solutions for network monitoring and management.