Systems Operations Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area, US - Information Services, Internet
Systems Administrators embrace Google's motto to ensure millions of users can access the world's information without a glitch. As a Systems Administrator at Google, you own and support the needs of one of Google's server infrastructure systems. You're highly technical and work directly with other server and service owners to ensure reliability and sustainability of the Google service infrastructure as well as compliance with internal policies. Success in this role means you are able to support servers in a mixed operating system environment and work efficiently with our internal technology providers as well as other operations groups. Googlers rely on your guidance when it comes to design decisions so you'll have a direct impact in keeping the business productive.
As a Systems Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the stable operation of the Google Fiber server systems. These systems include network services (e.g. AAA systems, DNS, syslog, etc.), locally-integrated third-party applications, as well as locally-developed applications that interact with Google services. You will be at the center of server and application issues, drawing upon your problem management skills and technical expertise to expedite problem resolution. You will work with peers at all levels and in various specialties to drive continuous network improvement, helping to shape operational requirements, processes, and training. The most successful candidates for this role will have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, the ability to think and act quickly, solid communication skills, and a desire to tackle complex problems.
Responsibilities
- Administer Linux systems, including configuration, troubleshooting, and automation.
- Administer Windows systems, including configuration, troubleshooting and automation.
- Handle IP networking, including familiarity with the functionality, operating, and failure modes of networks
- Analyze complex system behavior, performance and application issues with specific expertise in finding root cause problems and resolving them.
Minimum qualifications
- BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with the installation and systems administration of Linux and Windows server systems.
- Expertise in analyzing and troubleshooting distributed systems and application software.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP fundamentals (including IPv6 and IPv4 Multicast).
Preferred qualifications
- Specific expertise in server-based network services (e.g. DHCP, AAA services, RADIUS, DNS, syslog, etc.).
- Familiarity with common open source systems management and database software.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, PHP, Perl or Shell.
- Experience working in an ISP, MSO, or carrier environment.
- Strong grasp of system and network security concepts.
- Systems certifications (LPI Level 2 or higher and/or RHCE).
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.
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