Network Engineer - Google- Sydney

Network Engineer

Google- Sydney, Australia (Sydney Area, Australia)

Job Description

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.
Responsibilities

Develop and implement designs, standards and policies across Google's tera-scaled network infrastructure

Ensure continued smooth operation of the global network infrastructure focusing on operational reliability and final point of escalation for the network

Lead and participate on projects that affect the global network, meeting massive scaling, reliability, and performance challenges

Work on improving processes and automation for networking infrastructure and supporting systems

Minimum Qualifications

BA or BS in EE/CS/CE/Telecommunications. In lieu of degree, 4 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of substantial experience in a Network Engineer/Architecture position with an Internet service provider or enterprise-level network.

Strong experience working in a Unix/Linux environment at systems administrator level.

Experience developing tools to manage networks and automate procedures using languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript or C++.

Network certifications such as CCIE/JNCIE (or equivalent level of experience).

Excellent knowledge and troubleshooting ability of TCP/IP, routing (BGP, IGPs and MPLS ) and link layer protocols.

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.



Network Engineering

Company Description

Google is not a conventional company, and we don't intend to become one. True, we share attributes with the world's most successful organizations - a focus on innovation and smart business practices comes to mind - but even as we continue to grow, we're committed to retaining a small-company feel. At Google, we know that every employee has something important to say, and that every employee is integral to our success. We provide individually-tailored compensation packages that can be comprised of competitive salary, bonus, and equity components, along with the opportunity to earn further financial bonuses and rewards. Googlers thrive in small, focused teams and high-energy environments, believe in the ability of technology to change the world, and are as passionate about their lives as they are about their work.Google

Additional Information

Posted:

April 5, 2013

Type:

Full-time

Experience:

Not Applicable

Functions:

Information Technology, Engineering

Industries:

Information Services, Internet

Job ID:

5327341

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