Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta•Sterling, VA

1d•$106,995 - $159,000

About The Position

Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is the execution arm of the Meta network team. It deploys and supports production networks—including Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter networks—and the content delivery network (CDN) across the globe. The team works with current network technologies and addresses complex networking problems at scale. The Network Engineer will deploy, configure, and manage network infrastructure on a datacenter campus; support regional network operations and reliability; perform production-network maintenance; document installed equipment; contribute to scalable network designs and global best practices; and help integrate new hardware and software platforms. The role participates in a 24x7 on-call rotation and requires 10% travel, potentially up to 30% depending on projects.

Requirements

Have or be in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience; the degree must be completed before joining Meta.
Have 4+ years of networking experience designing, deploying, and supporting service provider, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure.
Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols.
Working knowledge of TCP/UDP, DHCP, and DNS.
Working knowledge of tooling and automation supporting network deployment and operations across infrastructure environments.
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation using Bash, Python, or Perl.
Experience working in a multi-vendor environment, including hands-on networking hardware experience.
Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design, including structured and fiber-optic cabling.
Experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs, and delivering against mission-critical deadlines.
Experience working in a global team environment and independently and proactively solving problems.
Hands-on experience with enterprise- and carrier-class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms.
Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices.
Experience analyzing situations and applying problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues during incidents or outages.
Experience leading and executing network deployment projects.
Experience independently driving tasks to completion.
Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion.
Time and project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Ongoing AI skill development, such as prompt/context engineering or agent orchestration, and staying current with emerging AI technologies.
Technical leadership and people management experience.
Working knowledge of OTN CWDM, DWDM, and optical transport network technologies.
Field-based work experience in data centers, colocation facilities, Internet Exchanges, or central offices.
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices, such as risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.
Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices.
Ability to integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact, such as efficiency gains or quality improvements.

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and manage network infrastructure on the datacenter campus.
Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network.
Schedule and perform production-network maintenance, including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning.
Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and the asset database for installed network equipment.
Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to designing scalable network solutions.
Support development, testing, and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network.
Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation supporting regional network infrastructure.
Travel 10% of the time, up to 30% depending on projects.