Global Data Center Network Engineer, Field Operations

Meta; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 135,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Field Operations Network Engineer to support the ENS team in delivering field services for Meta's global network infrastructure. The role focuses on hyperscale DC structured cabling, fiber connectivity, IP networking, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to implement new technologies and improve reliability.

You will lead operational improvements, manage a large contingent workforce for roadmapped projects, and drive automation initiatives to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in a relevant technical field.
• 7+ years of network operations experience supporting large-scale data center/infrastructure.
• Experience with optical/network equipment and test gear (WDM, transponders, fiber testing).
• Strong communication with vendors, service providers, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience guiding external vendors and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for global infrastructure, coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Drive change management and security/business continuity improvements across network and edge infrastructure.
• Improve operational efficiency and standardize processes across the ENS team.
• Set and track team goals, roadmaps, and program alignment across global sites.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to remediate Tier-1 faults via software.
• Define operational metrics and analyze escalation trends, capacity, and vendor performance.
• Communicate progress, outcomes, and lessons learned across scope.
• Travel internationally and domestically up to 50% as needed.

Skills

Vendor communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational leadership

Problem analysis

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Optical amplifiers

Coherent transponders

WDM equipment

Cisco routers/switches

Juniper routers/switches

Nexus data center switching

Job description

Meta is seeking a Data Center Field Operations Network Engineer to support the ENS team in delivering field services for Meta's global network infrastructure. The role focuses on hyperscale DC structured cabling, fiber connectivity, IP networking, and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to implement new technologies and improve reliability.

You will lead operational improvements, manage a large contingent workforce for roadmapped projects, and drive automation initiatives to