Network Engineer V

Spectraforce Technologies; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in New Albany, Ohio is seeking a Network Engineer V to lead program‑level networking initiatives for a 12‑month engagement. The role focuses on deployment oversight, reporting, and driving escalations to meet deadlines while shaping deployment plans, improving consistency, and advancing automation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of enterprise or data center networking experience, strong cross‑functional communication, and a proven ability to own deliverables in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of enterprise or data center networking experience.
• Strong cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to own and drive deliverables at the program level.

Responsibilities

• Track deployment task execution, including turn‑up readiness and validation of changes.
• Support data center and backbone networking deployment activities.
• Identify gaps and recommend process improvements to reduce risk and improve timelines.
• Leverage automation and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.
• Document deployment activities, issues, and remediation steps clearly.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure deployments meet requirements and timelines.

Skills

Network deployment

Communication

Program leadership

Scripting

Automation tools

Orchestration

Tools

Automation tools

Scripting

Orchestration

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer V

Location: New Albany Data Center, Ohio

Duration: 12 months

Schedule

Shift hours and day schedule still TBD; 12-hour shifts covering 24/7 operations across the 5 roles

Job Description

Client is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support our continuous network deployment efforts and operational readiness for data center networking initiatives at the program level. The engineer will be responsible for tracking execution at a high level, handling reporting, and driving escalations to ensure that deadlines are met. You will contribute to planning and executing network builds, improving deployment consistency, and enhancing automation and process efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

1. Network deployment experience—deep understanding of how networks are deployed in large-scale environments.
2. Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
3. Program-level leadership and the ability to own and drive deliverables.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

1. Understanding of automation tools and frameworks.
2. Large data center deployment experience.
3. Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle).

Overall Experience

10+ years

Responsibilities

• Track the execution of deployment tasks, including implementation support, turn‑up readiness, and validation of network changes.
• Support network deployment activities for data center and/or backbone networking environments.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to reduce risk, increase consistency, and improve delivery timelines.
• Leverage automation tools and scripting to streamline repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of automation workflows, documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure deployments align with technical requirements and timelines.
• Maintain clear documentation of deployment activities, issues encountered, and remediation steps.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10+ years of overall experience.
• Willingness to work shift work.
• Experience with network design and deployment in enterprise and/or data center environments.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage automation to improve reliability and efficiency (e.g., scripting, orchestration, or automation frameworks).
• Proven ability to identify operational/process gaps and drive practical improvements.
• Working knowledge of common networking technologies and concepts (e.g., routing, switching, redundancy, troubleshooting methodologies).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Large data center deployment experience.
• Experience at major tech companies (Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Oracle).
• Prior leadership or program management experience overseeing deployment teams.
• Experience with Tier 2 providers building large-scale data centers.
• Fortune 10 enterprise experience with extensive network infrastructure.

Surrounding Team & Key Projects

• This role supports Client's large AI supercluster initiative in Ohio. The team is building multiple data centers to create what will be the largest AI cluster at client—and potentially the largest in the world.
• The project operates on a continuous deployment model with 24/7 coverage. These engineers will not be performing hands‑on deployments; instead, they will provide program oversight, helping deployment engineers remove blockers, holding other teams accountable (similar to a technical PM), and understanding deployment processes end to end.
• The ideal candidate must be able to identify gaps and problems, escalations, communicate effectively across cross‑functional teams, and understand the processes for turning up the cluster. This is a fairly senior role where leadership and the ability to own and drive deliverables are critical.

Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Coordinate with multiple teams on the ground regarding deliverables—what's due today, this week, and this month.
• Ensure all tasks are managed and aligned with objectives.
• Track progress toward turnover capacity milestones.
• Remove blockers for deployment engineers and elevate issues as needed.
• Maintain visibility across workstreams and ensure accountability among stakeholders.
• Communicate status updates and risks to leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Performance Measurement

• Successful tracking and oversight of deployment milestones and deliverables.
• Effectiveness in identifying and escalating blockers in a timely manner.
• Quality and clarity of communication with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to drive teams toward turnover capacity objectives.
• Contributions to process improvements and operational consistency.
• Responsiveness and reliability during assigned shift rotations.

What Makes This Role Interesting?

• This is a rare opportunity to play a critical role in one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the tech industry—Prometheus, client's largest AI supercluster.
• As a Network Engineer V, you will be at the center of a massive, continuous deployment effort, helping to build what may become the largest AI cluster in the world. Rather than executing deployments directly, you will serve as a program‑level leader, driving accountability, removing blockers, and ensuring that cross‑functional teams deliver on time.
• This role offers exposure to cutting‑edge data center technology, large‑scale network architecture, and a fast‑paced, high‑impact environment. It is ideal for experienced engineers who have transitioned into leadership or program oversight and are looking to make a significant impact on critical infrastructure at a global scale.

Degree/Certification Required

No

Interview Process

• 2–3 rounds (45 minutes)