Global Data Center Network Operations Engineer

Meta; Beaver Dam (WI); On-site; USD 107,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a forward-thinking Network Operations Engineer to support field services within the Edge and Network Services team. The role focuses on hyperscale DC structured cabling, fiber connectivity, and IP networking, with cross-functional collaboration to plan and implement strategies for new technologies and to support existing systems.

You will drive incident response, change management, automation, and data-driven improvements across global sites, aiming to reduce Tier-1 faults

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years operating, deploying, designing large-scale network infrastructure.
• Hands-on with optical/network gear including DWDM and test equipment.
• 4+ years of network operations in large-scale datacenter/enterprise environments.
• Experience engaging with hardware vendors and translating performance issues into requirements.
• Subject matter expertise in Network Services including topology and traffic analysis.
• Experience with physical data center design, cabling, and facility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Nexus platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for complex issues across global infra during major events.
• Drive change management for network security and continuity across edge, network, and data center.
• Improve operational efficiency by standardizing policies, processes, and procedures across sites.
• Set team goals and coordinate cross-functional roadmaps and projects.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to remediate Tier-1 faults via software.

Skills

Network operations

NOC leadership

Vendor management

Incident response

Automation

Metrics & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nexus

Ciena

Infinera

Nokia

Arista

Job description

Meta is seeking a forward-thinking Network Operations Engineer to support field services within the Edge and Network Services team. The role focuses on hyperscale DC structured cabling, fiber connectivity, and IP networking, with cross-functional collaboration to plan and implement strategies for new technologies and to support existing systems.

You will drive incident response, change management, automation, and data-driven improvements across global sites, aiming to reduce Tier-1 faults