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Network Engineer, Public Sector

Virginia, United States (On-site)

Network Engineer, Public Sector

4 Weeks ago • 3 Years + • Network Engineering • $122,000 PA - $178,000 PA

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Job Description

Google's Network Engineering team seeks a Network Engineer to operate and enhance its network providing service to millions. Responsibilities include improving the lifecycle of classified networks (design, deployment, operation, optimization), scaling systems through automation, analyzing requirements/problems, developing solutions, partnering with application groups, and leading infrastructure development. This role requires experience in Top Secret classified environments, scripting/programming (Bash, Python, Golang, or C), and network design/maintenance. The successful candidate will work in a network operations center environment and possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent
3+ years experience in Top Secret network environments
Scripting/programming experience (Bash, Python, Golang, or C)
TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
Network design, installation & maintenance expertise

Good to have:

Experience creating rack elevations & documentation
Field work experience in POP, carrier hotels, data centers
Experience with OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS
Knowledge of networking equipment & infrastructure

Perks:

Bonus
Equity
Benefits

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
3 years of experience in the networking industry in Top Secret, classified environments.
Experience with one or more scripting or programming languages such as Bash, Python, Golang, or C.
Active US Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (TS/SCI) security clearance with polygraph.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation.
Experience with field-based work in People Operations (POP), carrier hotels, Data Centers, and Central Office environments.
Experience with network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or large enterprise networks with an understanding of network theory, technologies and the operation routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS).
Knowledge of networking equipment and infrastructure.
Ability to work in a network operations center environment.

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.

brings the magic of Google to the mission of government and education with solutions purpose-built for enterprises. We focus on helping United States public sector institutions accelerate their digital transformations, and we continue to make significant investments and grow our team to meet the complex needs of local, state and federal government and educational institutions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000-$178,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about .

Responsibilities

Improve the whole life-cycle of classified networks from inception and design to qualification and validation, through deployment, operation and optimization.
Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms such as automation, and evolve systems by pushing for changes that improve reliability and velocity.
Work with other team members and groups to analyze requirements or potential problems and proactively develop solutions and policy recommendations.
Partner with Google’s internal application groups and design network infrastructure which meets their networking requirements.
Lead development of Google’s production network infrastructure through published engineering design documents and specifications. Lead the requirement analysis, engineering design, and solution development of Google’s production network infrastructure.

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$122.0K - $178.0K/yr (Outscal est.)

$150.0K/yr avg.

Reston, Virginia, United States

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