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Network Operations Engineer roles sit firmly within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs for these positions consistently appear in DOL disclosure data, making it one of the more straightforward roles for H-1B sponsorship.
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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. As the Network Engineer in Google Enterprise Networks (GEN) Operations you will serve as a frontline technical contributor responsible for maintaining the daily health, availability, and performance of Google's global enterprise network. Operating within established playbooks and Method of Procedures (MOPs), you'll focus on incident triage, basic diagnostics, vendor coordination (ISPs and TAC), and routine change implementations. This role requires executing day-to-day operational tasks with moderate guidance, managing incoming tickets and alerts within defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs), completing basic network modifications, and capturing diagnostic artifacts. You're expected to expand their technical and programmatic knowledge while continuously looking for ways to improve operational documentation and escalate complex, systemic challenges to senior engineers. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience working directly within a network operations environment performing incident response and hardware/software troubleshooting.
2 years of experience working with networking technologies (TCP/IP) and core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, or ISIS).
1 year of experience performing LAN switching and executing standard Method of Procedures (MOPs) for fault isolation and diagnostics.
* 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.
Experience with advanced network virtualization and overlay technologies, including MPLS VPN and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN).
Skilled in the configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi standards and infrastructure, with experience coordinating alongside Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Knowledge of core network services and security protocols, including IPSec, GRE, DHCP, DNS, and RADIUS.
* Familiarity with major network vendor platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto) and basic network automation or scripting capabilities.
Responsibilities
Monitor network dashboards and alerting systems (e.g., IRM) for anomalies, perform initial triage to classify severity, and act on alerts within defined SLOs.
Troubleshoot and resolve low to moderate complexity network incidents affecting wired/wireless networks, routing, switching, and firewalls by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Implement routine network changes, such as port configurations, VLAN assignments, and software updates, following approved Change Requests (CRs) and performing pre- and post-change verifications.
Maintain network diagrams, manage user-reported tickets, coordinate with vendors/ISPs, and escalate high-impact issues to senior engineers with detailed diagnostic information.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $104000 - $149000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
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.
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. As the Network Engineer in Google Enterprise Networks (GEN) Operations you will serve as a frontline technical contributor responsible for maintaining the daily health, availability, and performance of Google's global enterprise network. Operating within established playbooks and Method of Procedures (MOPs), you'll focus on incident triage, basic diagnostics, vendor coordination (ISPs and TAC), and routine change implementations. This role requires executing day-to-day operational tasks with moderate guidance, managing incoming tickets and alerts within defined Service Level Objectives (SLOs), completing basic network modifications, and capturing diagnostic artifacts. You're expected to expand their technical and programmatic knowledge while continuously looking for ways to improve operational documentation and escalate complex, systemic challenges to senior engineers. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering or Telecom Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience working directly within a network operations environment performing incident response and hardware/software troubleshooting.
2 years of experience working with networking technologies (TCP/IP) and core routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, or ISIS).
1 year of experience performing LAN switching and executing standard Method of Procedures (MOPs) for fault isolation and diagnostics.
* 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.
Experience with advanced network virtualization and overlay technologies, including MPLS VPN and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN).
Skilled in the configuration and troubleshooting of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi standards and infrastructure, with experience coordinating alongside Internet Service Providers (ISPs).
Knowledge of core network services and security protocols, including IPSec, GRE, DHCP, DNS, and RADIUS.
* Familiarity with major network vendor platforms (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Palo Alto) and basic network automation or scripting capabilities.
Responsibilities
Monitor network dashboards and alerting systems (e.g., IRM) for anomalies, perform initial triage to classify severity, and act on alerts within defined SLOs.
Troubleshoot and resolve low to moderate complexity network incidents affecting wired/wireless networks, routing, switching, and firewalls by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Implement routine network changes, such as port configurations, VLAN assignments, and software updates, following approved Change Requests (CRs) and performing pre- and post-change verifications.
Maintain network diagrams, manage user-reported tickets, coordinate with vendors/ISPs, and escalate high-impact issues to senior engineers with detailed diagnostic information.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $104000 - $149000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Operations Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with NOC roles
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to network operations. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or telecommunications strengthens your petition. Degrees in unrelated fields can trigger an RFE even when your work experience is strong.
Pull LCA filings for network engineering titles
DOL LCA disclosure data shows which employers have certified prevailing wages for Network Operations Engineer and similar titles. Use Migrate Mate to filter this data by role and location before applying, so you target employers with verified H-1B filing history.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Your LCA wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wage thresholds for network operations roles in your target metro before you receive an offer.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Network Operations Engineer qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, but job postings that list a degree as preferred rather than required can undermine your petition. Ask hiring managers to confirm the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree before your employer files.
Account for cap-gap if your OPT expires during lottery season
If you're on OPT and selected in the H-1B lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. Coordinate your offer start date and your employer's I-129 filing timeline to avoid any gap in authorization.
Use SOC code 15-1241 when researching employer filings
Network operations roles are classified under SOC code 15-1241 in DOL and O*NET databases. Searching LCA filings and wage data using this code returns more accurate results than searching by job title alone, since employers use varying title conventions.
H-1B Visa Network Operations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Operations Engineer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Network Operations Engineer is classified as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards because it typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a closely related field. Your employer will confirm the degree requirement in the Labor Condition Application filed with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for network operations roles?
Telecommunications carriers, cloud infrastructure providers, managed service providers, financial institutions, and large enterprises with internal NOC teams are among the most active H-1B sponsors for network operations roles. You can search Migrate Mate to see employers with verified LCA filings specifically for network engineering and related titles, filtered by location and industry.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Network Operations Engineer job?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition with USCIS, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation and meet prevailing wage requirements for your new work location.
Does network operations work qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your employer and your degree. To qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and your degree must appear on the STEM OPT designated degree list. Computer science, electrical engineering, and information technology degrees commonly qualify, but confirm with your DSO before relying on extension eligibility in your job search timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if my network operations role is eliminated in a layoff?
You have a 60-day grace period from your last day of employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, file for a change of status, or prepare to depart. During this window you can't work, but you can interview and have a new employer file an H-1B transfer petition. Acting within the first two to three weeks gives your new employer's attorney time to prepare the filing properly.