Global Data Center Network Operations Engineer (Automation)

Cloudflare; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudflare is hiring for a Data Center/Network Engineer focused on maintaining and improving a global network. You will work with SRE, Network Engineering, and deployment teams, managing remote contractors and coordinating with datacenters, hardware vendors, and providers across many regions.

Strong Linux, network, and project management skills are essential. You will use AI tools to automate tasks, document processes, and troubleshoot root causes, while contributing to 24/7 operational

Qualifications

• Experience with Juniper, Cisco and DWDM network equipment.
• Minimum of 4 years experience of Linux systems administration.
• Experience managing and instructing remote contractors.
• Familiarity with work required to stand up infrastructure in remote colocation facilities.
• Experience running and improving operational processes, including automation tooling, in a rapidly changing environment.
• Familiarity with day-to-day tasks and projects common to Data Center Operations (deployment, migration, decommissioning etc.)
• Comfortable handling basic program management responsibilities (prioritization, planning, scheduling, status reporting) such as JIRA

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with internal teams (Infrastructure, Network Engineering and SRE). Create documentation and manage remote contractors to complete datacenter tasks, working with hardware manufacturers, datacenter and network providers, logistics partners and other service providers in support of our 330+ cities and 125+ countries
• Maintain Data Center environment operational availability
• Leverage AI tools to automate repetitive operational tasks, accelerate documentation, and speed up troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Creating and maintaining documentation, plans, SOP's, MOP's etc.
• Support and configure network infrastructure where required
• Providing feedback to internal teams to support internal tools and external vendor partnerships
• Participate in a shared on-call rotation to maintain 24×7 operational availability of the global network.
• Examples of desirable skills, knowledge and experience
• Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location and level.

Skills

Juniper

Cisco

DWDM

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JIRA

DCIM tools

Job description

Cloudflare is hiring for a Data Center/Network Engineer focused on maintaining and improving a global network. You will work with SRE, Network Engineering, and deployment teams, managing remote contractors and coordinating with datacenters, hardware vendors, and providers across many regions.

Strong Linux, network, and project management skills are essential. You will use AI tools to automate tasks, document processes, and troubleshoot root causes, while contributing to 24/7 operational