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# Network Deployment Engineer

- **Company:** Flux Resources
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $149,760.0 - $249,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, Common Lisp Object Systems, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Ethernet, Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Network Installation Services, Overlay Transport Virtualization, Ansible, Scripting, Building Management System (BMS), Backend, Juniper, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1d178cc9-8415-4656-ab98-90c83751ef58

## About the Role

* 3-7 years network engineering experience with datacenter exposure
 * Strong understanding of EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and CLOS architectures
 * Hands-on experience with switch configuration and production network deployments
 * Comfortable working in field environments with physical infrastructure
 * Strong troubleshooting skills across network and optical layers
 * Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional infrastructure teams
 * Clear communicator with strong documentation habits
 * Able to learn quickly and operate independently in fast-paced environments
 * Willing to travel 50-60% and work onsite for extended deployment periods

Nice to Have

 * Experience with AI/ML networking (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, lossless Ethernet)
 * Familiarity with Arista, Juniper, or NVIDIA networking platforms
 * Knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, and optical testing tools
 * Basic scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible)
 * Experience with DCIM or asset management systems

## Description

* Hands-on role focused on deploying and validating AI datacenter network infrastructure at scale
 * Builds production-ready fabrics including front-end, back-end, BMS, and management networks
 * Configures switches, installs and validates optics, and coordinates structured cabling and fiber work
 * Troubleshoots across physical and logical layers (network, optical, and infrastructure)
 * Partners with data center operations, hardware, ICT, and network engineering teams to drive deployments to completion
 * Ensures infrastructure is fully validated and handed off to operations
 * Maintains deployment documentation (cutsheets, as-builts, validation results) and supports process improvement
 * Provides operational support and break-fix assistance post-deployment

Responsibilities

 * Deploy and validate datacenter network fabrics end-to-end
 * Configure network devices and validate production readiness
 * Perform physical layer troubleshooting (fiber, optics, OTDR, insertion loss)
 * Coordinate rack/stack, cabling, staging, and hardware logistics
 * Track inventory, manage DCIM updates, and support hardware lifecycle workflows
 * Identify blockers, escalate issues, and coordinate across multiple teams
 * Support incident response and operational troubleshooting when needed
 * Document deployment processes and contribute to improving deployment playbooks


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