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.

Responsibilities

- Hands-on role focused on deploying and validating AI datacenter network infrastructure at scale - Builds production-ready fabrics including front-end, back-end, BMS, and management networks - Configures switches, installs and validates optics, and coordinates structured cabling and fiber work - Troubleshoots across physical and logical layers (network, optical, and infrastructure) - Partners with data center operations, hardware, ICT, and network engineering teams to drive deployments to completion - Ensures infrastructure is fully validated and handed off to operations - Maintains deployment documentation (cutsheets, as-builts, validation results) and supports process improvement - Provides operational support and break-fix assistance post-deployment - 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 - 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

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field - Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, or equivalent

Skills

- 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 communication and documentation habits - Ability to learn quickly and operate independently in fast-paced environments - 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)

Benefits

- Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment - 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

On-site and travel-heavy role (50–60%) across data center deployment sites