Network Deployment Engineer

About the role

This is a full-time exempt (40 + hours/week), on-site and travel-heavy role (50–60%) across data center deployment sites. The role is focused on deploying and validating AI datacenter network infrastructure at scale, including building production-ready fabrics, configuring switches, and coordinating structured cabling and fiber work.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and validate datacenter network fabrics end-to-end
• Configure network devices and validate production readiness
• Perform physical layer troubleshooting (fiber, optics, OTDR, insertion loss)
• Coordinate rack/stack, cabling, staging, and hardware logistics
• Track inventory, manage DCIM updates, and support hardware lifecycle workflows
• Identify blockers, escalate issues, and coordinate across multiple teams
• Support incident response and operational troubleshooting when needed
• Document deployment processes and contribute to improving deployment playbooks

Requirements

• 3–7 years network engineering experience with datacenter exposure
• Strong understanding of EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and CLOS architectures
• Hands-on experience with switch configuration and production network deployments
• Comfortable working in field environments with physical infrastructure
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network and optical layers
• Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional infrastructure teams
• Clear communicator with strong documentation habits
• Able to learn quickly and operate independently in fast-paced environments
• Willing to travel 50–60% and work onsite for extended deployment periods

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML networking (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, lossless Ethernet)
• Familiarity with Arista, Juniper, or NVIDIA networking platforms
• Knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, and optical testing tools
• Basic scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible)
• Experience with DCIM or asset management systems

Benefits

• Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums
• Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
• Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
• Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
• Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events (e.g., cancer, heart attack)

Pay

Hourly rate: $72 – $120 per hour (based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location)

Schedule

This is a full-time exempt role with a travel requirement of 50–60% and on-site work for extended deployment periods.