Commissioning Network Engineer I

Google Fiber

. Execute direct provisioning, testing, and operational validation of network infrastructure .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,100 - $116,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network operations, including provisioning, testing, and validation of network infrastructure. Proficient in configuring and managing enterprise network gear while ensuring adherence to change management procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network OperationsIPv4/IPv6 AddressingVLAN ConfigurationAnsible PlaybooksNX-OS Configuration

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Hard Skills

Network ProvisioningOperational ValidationLink Integrity ChecksEtherSAM TestingStatic RoutingOSPFFiber Light-Level ChecksRouting AdjacenciesNetwork MaintenanceTechnical Support

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NetBoxIPAMJuniper JunosNokia SR-OS/OLTArista EOSEthernet Test Sets

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Network InfrastructureField EngineeringChange ManagementNOCSOC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute direct provisioning, testing, and operational validation of network infrastructure
Translate network designs into live operational environments using routers, switches, optical gear, and firewalls
Apply baseline configurations, update firmware, and initialize network elements across data centers, regional POPs, and subscriber access sites
Perform link integrity checks, fiber light-level checks, and RFC 2544 / EtherSAM (Y.1564) throughput testing
Complete site acceptance forms, update NetBox/IPAM asset management tools, and document physical and logical topologies
Resolve Level-2 commissioning failures involving optics, duplex/speed mismatches, VLAN assignments, and routing adjacencies
Direct field technicians through cabling checks, serial console connections, transceiver replacements, and patch panel mapping
Document and escalate complex issues to Level 3 engineers or vendor TAC teams
Ensure clean operational handoffs to the 24/7 Network Operations Center

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
2 years of experience in network operations, deployment, field engineering, or technical support (NOC/SOC)
Experience executing scheduled network maintenance windows and following strict change management procedures
Experience with IPv4/IPv6 addressing, VLANs, LACP, Static Routing, and OSPF
Practical experience staging and configuring enterprise or service-provider network gear, including NX-OS, Juniper Junos, Nokia SR-OS/OLT, or Arista EOS
Experience with Ping, Traceroute, MTR, and basic ethernet/optical test sets
Experience running pre-built Ansible playbooks or Jinja2 templates for bulk provisioning and automated health checks
Role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Benefits
Equal opportunity employment
Applicant accommodations and confidential support for accessibility needs