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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Deployment Engineer - **Company:** CloudFlare - **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $173,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Apache HTTP Server, JIRA, Bash Shell, Spreadsheets, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Linux, HAProxy, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Internet Service Provider, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Nginx, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Software Engineering, Scripting, Load Balancing, Saltstack, Varnish, Information Technology, Puppet, Golang - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=707a5d8d848b3aab ## About the Role * Minimum of 2 years of related data center or Linux systems administration experience * Linux/Unix systems administration * Basic configuration management tool experience like Saltstack, Chef, Puppet or Ansible * Network hardware administration * Familiarity with day-to-day tasks and projects common in Data Center Operations * Ability to write scripts for internal tool * Experience running and improving operational processes in a rapidly changing environment, * Bachelor's degree; technical background in engineering, computer science, or MIS a * plus * Direct experience executing on datacenter / infrastructure projects with many moving * parts * Previous experience installing / maintaining datacenter (and other IT) infrastructure and * DCIM tools * Experience running and improving operational processes in a rapidly changing * environment * Strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, * and interpersonal skills * Must be proactive with proven ability to learn fast and execute on multiple tasks * simultaneously * Ability to manage MS excel and Google spreadsheets * Comfortable handling basic program management responsibilities (prioritization, * planning, scheduling, status reporting) such as JIRA * Experience managing remote contractors * Must be a team player Bonus Points * Multi-lingual; experience working with infrastructure in multiple countries * Comfortable with remote "lights-out" and out-of-band access to data center resources * Linux certifications * Knowledge of the OSI-model and experience isolating network, hardware and software issues * Configuration management systems such as Saltstack, Chef, Puppet or Ansible * Scripting or software development experience in Bash, Python or Go-lang * Familiarity with load balancing and reverse proxies such as Nginx, Varnish, HAProxy, Apache ## Description At Cloudflare, we're not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we're looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you're the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you'll fit right in., In this role, you will be focused on the build out and expansion of our global network. You'll work closely with Cloudflare's SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) team, Network Engineering team, and with various vendors and partners (including hardware vendors, datacenter and network providers, and ISPs) to maintain and improve our global infrastructure, and to plan and aggressively execute on the expansion of our network. You will further be responsible for the development and implementation of consistent processes and visibility measurements for consistent and effective management of our infrastructure. This is a highly visible position that requires deep technical understanding of datacenter infrastructure, networking (physical), and basic experience with data analysis and project management. To be successful in this position, you should have excellent technical skills, communication skills, and be able to navigate a range of challenges and constraints (e.g. schedule adherence, time zones, and cultures). 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