Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.3 years of experience in DWDM or TCP/IP or system design operations methodology.Experience with network installation, network configuration, network infrastructure, network operations, optical engineering and operations, IP backbone, and project management.Experience working with field operation technicians, engineers, contractors, or vendors in a telecommunications environment. Preferred qualifications: Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Layer 1 optical transmissions systems, layer 3 routing TCP/IP, wireless networking, network design, or operations.Knowledge of the fundamentals of optical networking, including Fiber optics and Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technologies.Networking knowledge: comfortable in troubleshooting network issues, familiar with main protocols and common types of devices.Demonstrated excellent program management and vendor management skills. 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 Build and operate Google's network reliably and at scale.Execute deployment, maintenance, and operations of private data networks worldwide.Develop creative approaches and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep operational costs low.Monitor the network and repair issues while anticipating needs and escalating issues.Own network documentation, update and maintain network designs and plans. 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 .