Network Engineer V/Remote

Job Title: Network Engineer V
Location: Remote
Contract: 24 Months
Pay Rate: $88.14/hr, W2
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Weekly Pay

Job Summary:
Tech Giant is looking for a Network Deployment and Operations Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join the Network Deployment and Support team.

Responsibilities:
• Provide technical and operational guidance and oversight to IP or Optical network deployments ensuring that projects are delivered on time and with quality.
• Facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation.
• Build and execute comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of IP or Optical network deployment projects.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLAs to measure program success.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring that they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Data center engineers, Network engineers, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into program performance, risks, and opportunities.

Must Have:
Deep Technical Expertise in IP or Optical Networking

• Why it matters: The role requires hands-on experience and technical guidance in deploying and supporting large-scale IP and Optical networks.
• Key aspects:Mastery of IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies (e.g., routing, switching, MPLS, BGP, OSPF, optical transport)./Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and innovate within complex network environments/Experience with IP OR Optical deployments is essential. The candidate does not need both, but needs either IP or Optical experience

2. Program & Project Management for Network Deployments

• Why it matters: The engineer will lead end-to-end deployment programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality.
• Key aspects:
  • Proven track record managing large-scale network infrastructure projects.
  • Skills in building and executing deployment scopes, schedules, and resource plans.
  • Experience defining, tracking, and analyzing KPIs (deployment speed, quality, efficiency, SLAs).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

3. Cross-Functional Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Why it matters: Success in this role depends on effective collaboration with internal teams, vendors, and senior management.
• Key aspects:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate technical discussions and drive alignment.
  • Experience managing vendor relationships and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
  • Ability to provide clear, regular reporting and insights to senior management and stakeholders

Nice to Have:

1. Experience with Automation and Network Orchestration

• Familiarity with tools like Ansible, Python scripting, or Terraform.
• Ability to automate deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting tasks for greater efficiency.

2. Cloud Networking Knowledge

• Understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and hybrid network architectures.
• Experience integrating on-premises networks with cloud environments

3. Security Best Practices

• Knowledge of network security principles, firewalls, encryption, and compliance.
• Experience implementing security controls in large-scale network deployments.

Interview Process:
-Sree to do interviews, possible follow up from leads
-45 minute interviews, 1 round
-Foundation networking knowledge, understand code & root issues in the network, ability to bring together the right team to solve the problem

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.