Network Operations Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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X This role will start as a cohort in August 2026.
This program is intended for candidates that have authorization to legally work full-time in the United States.
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Internship experience in network engineering, data center, system administration, or another technical capacity.
• Experience working with networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, ARP, IP Tables, routing) or Unix systems administration, including coding (e.g., Java, C/C ) or scripting in shell or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and make quick decisions with limited information.
• Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment with a focus on knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.

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.
The NORP is a comprehensive 16-month program designed for full-time new hires ("Nooglers") to gain broad exposure to various Network Engineering projects through rotations. Upon successful completion of the program, NORPers will transition into a Network Implementation Engineer role. NORP is structured to cultivate future leaders and accelerate careers in networking technology. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong foundational knowledge in networking, excellent project management abilities, and a passion for managing unique and complex problems.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what's possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving team behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $87000 - $122000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google .
Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to network engineering and technical program management roles.
• Collaborate with Googlers to plan, deliver, and operate networking infrastructure for Google.
• Contribute to creative, innovative solutions that might include introducing better tools and automation, or improving processes to make the team's work easier.

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