Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta•Boston, MA

1d•$51 - $159,000

About The Position

Meta is looking for a Network Engineer, Deployment & Support - Peering who will be responsible for the deployment and support of one of the world’s largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in projects related to implementation, scaling and supporting of the Peering network at Meta.

Requirements

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
Experience in network engineering with a focus on deployment & support of Peering, Edge, CDN & ISP networks
Knowledge of networking routing and switching protocols (BGP, MPLS, RSVP-TE, IS-IS)
Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DNS) and experience with IPv4/IPv6 environments
Experience in multi-vendor environments with proven experience of different network platforms types
Working knowledge of POP/Colo physical infrastructure concepts and optic types used in 10G/100G/400G networks
Being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against project deadlines
Ability to forecast and plan in a fast paced environment and translate the forecast into actionable deliverables with specific timelines
Basic knowledge of Linux systems, network automation and scripting languages
Communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners
Ability to develop scalable solutions & deployments on the Edge & Peering network
Experience working in a fast-paced environment supporting and adapting to an evolving network infrastructure. Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and proactively drive network deployments and expansions, while identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and solve day-to-day operational challenges

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a large network provider or CDN in a similar Edge facing role with a large cross functional global team environment
Technical leadership capabilities with demonstrated analytical skills
Knowledge in Backbone and Datacenter networks and understanding of Optical networks
Network certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, JNCIE, JNCIP
Knowledge of various scripting languages
Experience with process improvement and systems development, leveraging automation to streamline repetitive workflows

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, migrate and support peering connections with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and content delivery networks (CDNs) to optimize network performance and deliver capacity
Participate in the provisioning, decommissioning and migration of Edge networks across various POP sites
Collaborate closely with Edge Strategy Managers, Edge Delivery Managers, ISPs and Colos to implement peering agreements
Forecast and plan peering requirements for the constantly evolving Edge network and engage with stakeholders to have developed solutions in place
Role can require occasional travel
Proactively seek opportunities to improve and streamline the end-to-end deployment process
Represent the AMER region as a peering contact and be part of a global Peering & Edge team
Contribute proactively to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve