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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer, Deployment & Support - **Company:** The Meta Game, Inc. - **Location:** Aiken, SC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $106,995.0 - $159,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Databases, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data Centers, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Information Technology - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/00D8109637D64DC1AD29241EE5EE057F/job/ ## About the Role 9. 4+ years of work experience responsible for designing, deploying and operating large-scale networks 10. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols (BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP) 11. Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with IPv4 and IPv6 12. Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware 13. Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling 14. Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver against mission critical deadlines 15. Proven experience working in a global team environment and solving problems with limited supervision 16. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 17. Technical leadership and people management experience 18. Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices 19. Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices 20. Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl) 21. Working knowledge of 40/100G Ethernet and CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies 22. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) 23. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) 24. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies ## Description 1. Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus 2. Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network 3. Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks 4. Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear 5. Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions 6. Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network 7. 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