Network Implementation Engineer, Optical

Network Implementation Engineer, Optical Join to apply for the Network Implementation Engineer, Optical role at Google Google welcomes people with disabilities. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 2 years of experience with networking protocols and troubleshooting. Experience in optical transmission systems (e.g., DWDM) and Local Area Network/Wireless Protocols and TCP/Internet Protocol. Preferred qualifications: Experience supporting and directing field operation technicians, engineers, contractors and vendors in a Telecom working environment. Experience in developing and implementing automation solutions for network deployment. Experience with process improvement or process engineering methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Experience in telecommunications, with a working knowledge of network infrastructure, optical transport systems, layer 2/3 (switches, routers), third-party leased network assets and installation vendors. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. 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. 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. Responsibilities Deliver Google's network, with a focus on workflow automation and efficiency. Drive adaptable approaches, collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve network deployment cycle time and operational costs through process improvements. Own an area of responsibility, addressing issues, anticipating needs and escalating as necessary, while identifying automation opportunities to improve efficiency and prevent reoccurring failure modes. Maintain accurate network data to drive operational excellence. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology and Engineering Industries Information Services and Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr