Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

Rayville, LA

Data Center Operations

• 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 24/7
• 10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• 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 deliver against mission critical deadlines
• Proven experience working in a global team environment and identifying and resolving technical issues independently
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
• Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
• Technical leadership and people management experience
• Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
• 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

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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United States of America: $106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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