Network Engineer, Deployment, TX, USA

Google's network provides services to millions of Internet users around the world. The Network Deployment team is responsible for operating that network reliably and at scale. The team configures and installs network gear including running cables, hardware setup and decommissioning old gear as we're in a constant upgrade cycle. You have an appetite for accuracy and conduct site surveys and audits to verify that each network site has been built to the right specifications. A typical day can sometimes be physically demanding, but you're energetic and willing to participate in field deployments that are often off-site and off-hours. Beyond day-to-day responsibilities, you'll also develop creative approaches to keep operational costs low and improve the efficiency of our ever-growing infrastructure.

As an Engineer for the Network Deployment team you will be on the front lines of our efforts to deploy, design and maintain one of the largest and most complex private data networks in the world. You will work with network architects, capacity management, project managers, and engineers within Google to gather network requirements, deploy Google's private network, create and manage network implementation/integration plans, and create physical and logical network designs. You will use your experience in networking, data centers, and colocation to establish and improve best practices and procedures. The objective is to build the world’s most reliable, cost-effective, and scalable network to support Google users.
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Responsibilities

• Rack and stack, install, commission and test routers, transport (DWDM) equipment, and other network devices in new and existing network nodes across Google's global network (travel domestically up to 50%).
• Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities.
• Work closely 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 cable management.
• Own network documentation, updating and maintaining network drawings and plans.
• Work with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware/software and create deployment standards.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.  
• Experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centers or Central Office environments.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with hands-on rack and stack, installation, commissioning and maintenance of routers and other network equipment, plus creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation for service providers or large enterprise networks.
• Broad understanding of DWDM, layer 2/3 technologies, the operation of IP networks, plus familiarity with test equipment such as OTDR, OSA, BERT and/or other network analysis tools.
• Strong knowledge of industry-standard best practices for cable dressing and management, including for fiber-optic cable systems.
• Solid hands-on experience performing AC and DC power installations.

Area

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're always on call to keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible.

Job details

Team or role:

Technical Infrastructure

Job type:

Full-time

Last updated:

Sep 25, 2013

Job location(s):

Dallas, TX, USA

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