Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Meta Meta · Big Tech · Aiken, SC +2

Meta is seeking a Network Engineer to deploy, configure, and manage production networks globally. This role involves working with various network technologies, troubleshooting protocols, and supporting network infrastructure. The position requires 4+ years of experience in large-scale network design and operation, with familiarity in scripting and automation. While the role is primarily network engineering, it also mentions integrating AI tools for workflow optimization and adhering to ethical AI practices.

What you'd actually do

  1. Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus
  2. Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network
  3. Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
  4. Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear
  5. Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions

Skills

Required

  • 4+ years of experience designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)
  • Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
  • 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 managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against mission critical deadlines
  • Proven experience working in a global team environment and solving problems with limited supervision
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Technical leadership and people management experience
  • Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
  • Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
  • Familiarity with the Linux based systems
  • Experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
  • Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

What the JD emphasized

  • 4+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP)
  • Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies