Network Engineer, Deployment & Support
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 12, 2026. Meta scores B on the Alion truth index.
Responsibilities
Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24x7 10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects
Qualifications
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 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience 4+ years of networking experience with designing, deploying, and supporting service provider, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) Working knowledge with tooling and automation support for network deployment & operations across infrastructure environments Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl) Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling Proven experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs and delivering against mission-critical deadlines Proven experience working in a global team environment and working 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 Proven experience leading and executing network deployment projects Experience working independently to drive tasks to completion Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion Time and project management experience Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, 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 Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)